MAT 126 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Indian Method

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MAT 126 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Indian Method Project 1 Shantae Lovett MAT 126 Instructor: Farshad Foroozan September 4, 2012 In this assignment, you explored the method of solving quadratic equations, often referred to as the Indian method. Based on your work: 1. Explain the step - by - step process you followed to solve the quadratic equation x2 − 2x − 13=0x^2 - 2x - 13 = 0x2 − 2x − 13=0, including all intermediate steps. 2. How did multiplying both sides of the equation by four times the coefficient of the x2x^2x2 term help you simplify the equation? 3. Describe how you used square roots to solve the equati on. 4. Similarly, solve the second quadratic equation x2+12x − 64=0x^2 + 12x - 64 = 0x2+12x − 64=0 using the same method, showing all steps and calculations. 5. Reflect on how you found the method helpful or challenging and how you plan to use it in the future. Your response should be between 500 and 700 words.
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