Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Graphing Calculator Explorations - Page 482: 6

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Work Step by Step

$Advantages$ - You can actually see and visualise the answer in the form of a graph for better understanding. - It can be used to check answers for quadratic equations solved algebraically. - Useful for giving estimates - Sometimes easier especially for complicated quadratic equations. $Disadvantages$ - Takes much longer to solve compared to solving algebraically. - You can't get an exact solution unless you have graphing software - There's a chance that you draw your graph wrong, giving incorrect solutions - Only gives the answer for real roots, can't display imaginary roots such as $\sqrt 2 i$.
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