Factoring Jeopardy Part 2

Solving by Factoring

100

If the product of two factors is zero, what must be true about at least one of the factors?

At least one of the factors must be equal to zero.

200

How many possible real number answers can a quadratic have?

0, 1, or 2 solutions

300

Solve by factoring:
x² + 8x + 12 = 0

x= -2 and x = -6

400

Solve by factoring:
x² - 6x = -8

x = 2 and x = 4

500

When will a ball hit the ground if the formula for its movement is:

h = -16t² + 64t + 80

5 seconds

Solving with Square Roots

100

x² = -4

No real solutions

200

√320

8√5

300

What type of number do you get when you take the square root of a number that is not a perfect square (e.g., √7)?

An irrational number

400

(x-4)² = 12

x = 4 ± 2√3

500

If the area of a square is 25 square inches, what are the dimensions of the square?

5 x 5

Mr. Meyers Lore

100

What tabletop game do I most enjoy playing with friends?

Dungeons and Dragons

(Honorable mention to Chess)

200

Where did I go to college?

IU Indianapolis (IUPUI)

300

How old am I?

27

400

What is my favorite ice cream flavor?

Cookies and Cream

500

HUGE NERD ALERT: What is the last movie that I saw this year?

(Hint: It was not over Spring Break)

Captain America: Brave New World