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The first step, in solving a quadratic equation in a variable x using this method, is to complete the square defined by the terms in x2 and x, by adding and subtracting a suitable constant.
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Completing the square would be the same as "Finding the square root" So an example would be 16. 16 is a perfect square so it would reduce to 4.
Is there a math problem that cannot be solved by completing the square?
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What is completing the square used for?
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What is the third step in solving this equation by completing the square?
Completing the square is one method for solving a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can also be solved by several methods including factoring, graphing, using the square roots or the quadratic formula. Completing the square will always work when solving quadratic equations and is a good tool to have. Solving a quadratic equation by completing the square is used in a lot of word problems.I want you to follow the related link that explains the concept of completing the square clearly and gives some examples. that video is from brightstorm.
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Hint at what is to come?
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What is the fourth step in solving this equation by completing the square?
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How can you use the 'completing the square' method to solve an equation when the coefficient of x squared is more than 1?
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Can all quadratics be solved by completing the square?
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Completing the square method?
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What is the origin of the quadratic formula?
The quadratic formula is derived by completing the square. That is as much as I can tell you.
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What form is the solving for the roots of quadratic equations?
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