Lesson 8-2 Problem Solving

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Lesson 8-2Problem Solving

• Objectives
• Students will
• Solve problems by translating to quadratic
  equations

Write an equation(s) for the situation and solve.
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Example 1 A 400 square feet plot is to be fenced.
The perimeter is 100 feet. What are the
dimensions of the plot?
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The dimensions are 10 ft by 40ft
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Example 2 A ladder is 2 feet taller than a wall.
When placed at the top of the wall, the base of
the ladder is equal to the height of the wall.
What is approximate height of the wall in feet
rounded to the nearest hundredth?
Now complete the square!!
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Assignment

• 8-2/349/1-12,17-21 odd