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Although the Quadratic Formula always works as a strategy to solve quadratic equations, it is not always the most efficient method. For example, sometimes, a faster method is to factor and use the Zero Product Property. For each equation below, choose the method you think is most efficient to solve the equation.

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    Note the expression in this equation can be factored.

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    Notice that is a perfect square.

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    Note the expression in this equation cannot be factored.

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    Adding to both sides will create a perfect square.