-Luz Aguilera

Objective: Students will analyze and put into practice

the two alternative ways for solving a quadratic
problem.

CA Content standards:
14.0 Students solve a quadratic equation by factoring or
completing the square.
HOOK
Refresher:
What does it mean when they ask to find the x-intercept?
What are the different ways of asking to find the x-intercept?
List the Quadratic formula and define what it’s used for?
Identify what a Discriminate is? (Hint: state what the number represents)

-Educational Hook
-Dual Coding
Two Alternative ways of solving for x-intercept:

• X-factoring = You are • Completing the square =

setting your equation in
ax2+bx+c=0. Find the two
numbers that add up to B
but also multiply to give
ac.
You are to leave the
equation in x2+bx+c1=c2
form and find the
binomials using x-box
method.
STEPS for X-Factoring

1. Set your equation in ax2+bx+c=0.

2. Identify your a, b, and c
3. Use the diamond (Find the two
numbers that add up to “b” but
also multiply to give “ac”)
4. Identify your Binomials
5. Make each binomial equal to 0
and solve for the given variable.

Dual Coding
 Example 1, for X-Factoring
EX 1) x2+5x+6=0
1. x2+5x+6=0 (already equal to zero)
1. Set your equation in ax2+bx+c=0.
2. a= 1 b= 5 c=6
2. Identify your a, b, and c
=(a)(c)
=(1)(6) 3. Use the diamond (Find the two
=6 numbers that add up to “b” but also
3. 2 3 multiply to give “ac”)
=b
=5 4. Identify your Binomials
4. (x+2) & (x+3) 5. Make each binomial equal to 0 and
solve for the given variable.
5. (x+2)=0 (x+3)=0
-2 =-2 -3 = -3
x =-2 x=-3
Dual coding
Example 2, for X-Factoring
EX 2) x2-7x+12=0
1. x2-7x+12=0 (already equal to zero)
2. a= 1 b= -7 c=12 1. Set your equation in ax2+bx+c=0.
(1)(12) 2. Identify your a, b, and c
=12
3. Use the diamond (Find the two numbers
3. -3 -4 that add up to “b” but also multiply to
-7 give “ac”)
4. Identify your Binomials
4. (x-3) & (x-4)
5. Make each binomial equal to 0 and solve
5. (x-3)=0 (x-4)=0 for the given variable.
+3 =+3 +4 = +4
x =3 x=4
 You try!!
EX 3) 2x2-3x-2=0
1. 2x2-3x-2=0 (already equal to zero)
2. a= 2 b= -3 c=-2 1. Set your equation in ax2+bx+c=0.
3. (2)(-2)
2. Identify your a, b, and c
-4 3. Use the diamond (Find the two
numbers that add up to “b” but
1 -4 also multiply to give “ac”)
-3
4. Identify your Binomials
5. Make each binomial equal to 0
4. (x+1) & (x-4) and solve for the given variable.
5. (x+1)=0 (x-4)=0
-1 =-1 +4 = +4
x =-1 x=4
Progressive Learning
 STEPS for Completing the Square
1. Set the equation in x2+bx+c1=c2 form.
Binomial
2. Identify your a, b, and c
( #x , # )
3. Set up your box by plugging in your “a” for the
first box slot .
4. Divide your “b” by 2 and plug in your answer SLOT 1 SLOT 2
to the second and third box slot.

( #x , # )
Binomial
5. Find the binomials using what is know for slot Completing
1,2 and 3. (this should help solve for slot 4 as the Square
well)
6. The difference from the 4th slot and c1 should
be added to c1 and c2. SLOT 3 SLOT 4

7. Simplify both sides of the equation and solve

for x.
Side Note: Multiple the equation by an integer at
the beginning when your “b” is an odd number.
This will help, so you wont be left with a fraction in
slot 2 and 3.
Dual Coding-Smart Art
Example 1, for Completing the Square
EX 1) x2+3x+1=5
1. Set the equation in x2+bx+c1=c2 form.
4 (x2+3x+1=5) 4 (multiply both side by 4)
2. Identify your a, b, and c
1. 4x2+12x+4=20 (yes, in x2+bx+c 1=c2 form) 3. Set up your box by plugging in your “a” for the first box slot .

2. a=4x2 b=12x c=4 4. Divide your “b” by 2 and plug in your answer to the second and
third box slot.

3. A=4x2 5. Find the binomials using what is know for slot 1,2 and 3. (this
C.S should help solve for slot 4 as well)

6. The difference from the 4th slot and c1 should be added to c1 and
c2.
4. 12x/2 = 6x = slot 2 and slot 3 7. Simplify both sides of the equation and solve for x.

5. 2x +3 Side Note: Multiple the equation by an integer at the beginning when

your “b” is an odd number. This will help, so you wont be left with a

2x
4x2 6x fraction in slot 2 and 3.

C.S
+3 6x 9

6. 9-4 = 5 difference 7. (2x+3)2 = 25

4x2+12x+9=25 2x+ 3 = ±5
(2x+3)2 = 25 2x+3=5 2x-3=5
X= 1,-4 Dual Coding
 Example 2, for Completing the Square
EX 1) x2-5x+6=2
4 (x2-5x+6=2)4 1. Set the equation in x2+bx+c1=c2 form.
2. Identify your a, b, and c
1. 4x2-20x+24=8 3. Set up your box by plugging in your “a” for the first box slot .
2. a= 4x2 b=-20 c=24 4. Divide your “b” by 2 and plug in your answer to the second
and third box slot.
3-5. 2x -5 5. Find the binomials using what is know for slot 1,2 and 3. (this
should help solve for slot 4 as well)

2x 4x2 −20
2
= −10𝑥 6. The difference from the 4th slot and c1 should be added to c1
and c2.
C.S 7. Simplify both sides of the equation and solve for x.
-5 −20
2
= −10𝑥
25 Side Note: Multiple the equation by an integer at the beginning when
your “b” is an odd number. This will help, so you wont be left with a
fraction in slot 2 and 3.

6. 25-24= 1 = difference
4x2-20x+25=9
(2x-5)2 = 9

7. (2x−5)2 = 9
2x-5 = ±3
2x-5=3 2x-5=3
X= 4,1 Smart Art
 You try!!
1. Set the equation in x2+bx+c1=c2 form.
EX 3) 4x2+4x = 3
2. Identify your a, b, and c
1. 4x2+4x = 3 3. Set up your box by plugging in your “a” for the first box
slot .
2. a= 4x2 b= 4x c=0 4. Divide your “b” by 2 and plug in your answer to the
second and third box slot.
3-5. 2x +1 5. Find the binomials using what is know for slot 1,2 and 3.

2x 4x 2 2x 6.
(this should help solve for slot 4 as well)
The difference from the 4th slot and c1 should be added
C.S to c1 and c2.
+1 2x 1 7. Simplify both sides of the equation and solve for x.
Side Note: Multiple the equation by an integer at the beginning
when your “b” is an odd number. This will help, so you wont be
left with a fraction in slot 2 and 3.
6. 1-0= 1 = difference
4x2+4x+1=4
(2x+1)2 = 4

7. (2x+1)2 = 4
2x+1 = ±2
2x+1=-2 2x+1=2
X= ,
Progressive Monitoring
 Compare and Contrast X-Factoring and
Completing the Square using a Venn diagram?
X-Factoring Completing
the Square

-Form:ax2+bx+c=0 • Identify a, -Form: x2+bx+c1=c2

(The right side must b, and c -Use box plot
Equal to 0) • Solve for -Multiple the
-Use diamond variable equation
-Must find the in given by an integer at the
differences between Binomial beginning when
4th slot and c1 your “b” is an odd
number.

Dual Coding -Smart Art

 Identify which method can best be used to
solve the following problem.

Ex) 7x2+2x+9=0
Options:
a) X-Factoring
b) Completing the Square
c) Quadratic

Answer: Quadratic Formula

 Analyze what the x-solutions found, represent
in graph.
• As the two solutions are plotted in the graph, it helps us find the
vertex.

• The vertex represents the middle, between two interception

points.

• The solutions, also tell us where the x-axis is intercepted.

Progressive Monitoring Question

 Which steps seem the most difficult for you
to master?

X-Factoring Completing the Square

1. 1.
2. 2.
Dual coding
 Evaluate what method you like the best.
(Explain)
a) Quadratic Formula
b) X-Factoring
c) Completing the Square

Note: You will be expected to share with your partner and the
class. Therefore, if you are still confused about a specific
method, don’t hesitate to ask me.
Now that you know all three method of solving for the x-
intercept, compare and contrast using a Venn diagram?
Quadratic

-Just plug in and use the quadratic

formula
-Use Discriminant to define how
many outcomes

X-Factoring
Identify a, b, and c Identify a, b, and c

-Form:ax2+bx+c=0
(The right side must - Identify a, b, and c
Form: x2+bx+c1=c2
-Use box plot
Completing
Equal to 0)
-Use diamond
- Solve for variable
in given Binomial
-Multiple the equation
by an integer at the
the Square
-Must find the beginning when
differences between your “b” is an odd
4th slot and c1 number.

-Smart Art
-Culminating Activity
 Your turn to show what you have learned!
• Evaluate the following two problems, and make sure you use each
new method learned once.
Ex1) x2-2x-35=0

Ex2) x2+6x=-2

ANSWER
1. x= -5, 7

2. x=- ,
Culminating Activity