1. Find the solutions, or estimated solutions, if they exist, of the quadratic equation
by graphing
.
Use zoom tool, if neccessary, to find the points where the graph crosses the x-axis, where y equals 0- this will be the solution(s).
2. The solutions to the equation
occur where the graph crosses the x-axis, at the point the y value is 0.
The graph crosses the x-axis at the points(4.5,0). The only solution is x=4.5
3. Check that 4.5 is a solution. Replace 4.5 for x in the equation
=20.25-40.5+20.25=0
This is a solution