7.5 Applications of Quadratic Equations What are your objectives for Section 7.5? How can you accomplish each objective? 1 Solve Problems Involving Geometry • Review the procedure for Solving Applied Problems. • Use the procedure for Solving a Quadratic Equation by Factoring. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 1. 2 Solve Problems Involving Consecutive Integers • Review the discussion of consecutive integer problems in Section 2.2 beginning on p. 55. • Be aware that negative solutions are allowed. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 2. 3 Solve Problems Using the Pythagorean • Learn the Pythagorean theorem. • Be able to recognize a right triangle. • Complete the given examples on your own. • Complete You Trys 3 and 4. 4 Solve an Applied Problem Using a Given • Understand the meanings of the variables in the equation. • Draw a diagram, when appropriate. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 5. Read the explanations, follow the examples, take notes, and complete the You Trys. In Chapters 2 and 5 we explored applications of linear equations. In this section we will look at applications involving quadratic equations. Let’s begin by restating the fi ve steps for solving applied problems. Theorem Quadratic Equation 402 CHAPTER 7 Factoring Polynomials www.mhhe.com/messersmith
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