This document discusses topics related to solving quadratic equations and inequalities including factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula, and applications. It provides methods for solving quadratic equations by extracting square roots using the fact that if x^2 = k where k is positive, then x equals plus or minus the square root of k. It also outlines a 5-step process for solving quadratic equations by completing the square which involves writing the equation in a certain form and adding a quantity to both sides to create a perfect square trinomial.