Inverse Operations
Solve: x2 = 36
x = {-6, 6}
Solve: x2 - 12x - 13 = 0
x = {-1, 13}
Solve: x2 - 5x - 14 = 0
x = {-2, 7}
Which method would be best to use to solve: 2(x-5)2 = 10
Inverse Operations
What is Mr. Hamm's middle name?
James
Solve: x2 = 72
x = {-6√2, 6√2}
Solve: x2 - 18x - 45 = 0
x = {3, 15}
Solve: 5x2 + 2x - 8 = 0
x = {(-1-√41)/5, (-1+√41)/5}
Which method would be best to use to solve: 7x - 3x2 = 9
The Quadratic Formula
What color is the Holiday Peanut Butter M&M bag?
ORANGE!
Solve: x2 - 5 = 20
x = {-5, 5}
Solve: 5x2 - 10x - 15 = 0
x = {-1, 3}
Solve: x2 + 17 = 12x
x = {6-√19, 6+√19}
Solve: x2 + x + 1 = 0
No Real Solution
What college team did Mr. Hamm follow before he ended up at Michigan State?
The University of Michigan
Solve: 3x2 + 2 = 137
x = {-3√5, 3√5}
Solve: 4x2 - 16x + 15 = 0
x = {3/2, 5/2}
Solve: 3x2 + 7x = 26
x = {-13/3, 2}
The height in feet of a stone launched from the ground as a function of time in seconds can be modeled using h = -16t2 + 80t. How long will it take the stone to hit the ground?
5 seconds
What food(s) is Mr. Hamm allergic to?
Red/Purple skinned fruits like cherries, apples, and plums
Solve: 3(x+2)2 - 7 = 32
x = {-3-√13, -3+√13}
Solve: 9x2 + 18x + 1 = 0
x = {-1-2√2/3, -1+2√2/3}
Solve: 2x2 - 2x - 25 = -10
x = {(1-√31)/2, (1+√31)/2}
The height in feet of a ball thrown as a function of time in seconds can be modeled using h = -16(t - 2)2 + 70. How long (to the nearest tenth of a second) will it take the ball to return to the ground?
~4.1 seconds.
What MMU athletic record does Mr. Hamm hold?
Most points scored in a basketball game prior to the opening tip.