Imaginary/Complex Numbers
Quadratics
100

i2 =

i2 = -1

100

What is the difference between a quadratic equation and the quadratic formula?

What is the difference between a quadratic equation and the quadratic formula?

Quadratic Equation: Ax2 + Bx + C = 0

Quadratic Formula: x = -b +/- (sqrt(b2-4ac))/2a


200

5i2 * 2 =

5i2 * 2 = -10

200

x2 - 12x + 32

Solve on the board by factoring

x2 - 12x + 32

(x - 8)(x - 4)

x = 4, 8

300

4i3 =

4i3-4i

300

x2 + 2x + 12 = 0

Solve on the board using the quadratic formula.

x2 + 2x + 12 = 0

x = -1 +/- sqrt(11)i

400

(4 + i)(2 - 3i) =

(4 + i)(2 - 3i) = 11 - 10i

400

x2 + 6x = -12

Solve on the board by completing the square.

x2 + 6x = -12

x = -3 +/- sqrt(3)i

500

(4+i)(2-3i)(4i+2)(5i-1) =

(4+i)(2-3i)(4i+2)(5i-1) = -182 + 286i

500

4x2 + 8x + 32 = 0

Solve on the board by completing the square

4x2 + 8x + 32 = 0

x = -1 +/- sqrt(7)i