College Prep Project

Julian Hernandez
Period 8

Graphing
When to use:
- X-intercepts are integers
- Graph is provided
- Equation is in vertex form

Graphing Cont.
Use:

Graphing Cont.
Dont use: 3x^2+6+8
This shouldn't be used for graphing
because the equation is in standard form.

Completing the Square

When to use:
- When leading coefficient is 1
- When equation is in standard form
- Not given a graph

Completing the Square Cont.

Use:

Completing the Square Cont.

Dont Use: 2(x+5)^2+2
Dont use this method when given an
equation like this since the completing
the square method can only be done
when the equation is in standard form.

Factoring
When to use:
- Polynomial must be factorable
- Has real solutions
- Graph cross x-axis

Factoring Cont.
Use:

Factoring Cont.
Dont use:
x^2+20x+1
You cant factor this equation because it
is unfactorable. This is prime, which
means youll have to use a different
method.

Quadratic Formula
- When equation is in standard form
- When graph is provided

Quadratic Formula Cont.

Use:

Quadratic Formula Cont.

Dont Use:
Dont use the quadratic formula when the
graph is given with an accurate identification
of the roots. Only use it if you cant for sure
read the graph without estimating.