Solving Quadratic Equations

These are real, released New York State Regents questions (Next Generation Algebra I), each cited to the exam it came from. They cover every way to solve a quadratic — factoring, the square-root method (x2=kx^2 = k), completing the square, and the quadratic formula — including knowing which method fits (some won't factor) and recognizing the property that justifies a step.

The multiple-choice items are checked instantly. The constructed-response items work the way the real exam does: work them out on paper first, then reveal the official rubric and a worked model solution and score yourself — because on the Regents, how you show the work is most of the credit. Your projected performance level and per-standard readiness update as you go.

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Solving quadratics — quadratic formula

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation 3x210x+5=03x^2 - 10x + 5 = 0. Express the answer in simplest radical form.

Work it out on paper first — this is a show-your-work question. When you're done, reveal the rubric and model solution to score yourself.

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