Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

Across
2. In the equation 5 x 2 + 2 x - 7 = 0 the term 5x 2 is called the _____ term.
4. The equation x 2 + 4 x = 12 has two _____ solutions.
5. To make the binomial x 2 + 6 x a perfect trinomial, you must add the square of _____
the six.
6. To solve the equation x 2 + 2 x = 7 by completing the square, you must add this number
to both sides of the equation.
7. If the quadratic equation cannot be done by factoring, it can be done by completing
the _____.

Down
1. The term -7x in 3 x 2 - 7 x + 5 = 0 is called the _____ term.
3. The equation ( x + 3) 2 = 7 has two _____ solutions.
4. The first step in solving the quadratic equation x 2 + 6 x + 2 = 0 is to _____ the
quadratic and linear terms on one side of the equation.

Authored by Kamilia Nemri

Spokane Community College
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square-Answer Key

Across
2. Quadratic
4. Integer
5. Half
6. One
7. Square

Down
1. Linear
3. Irrational
4. Isolate

Authored by Kamilia Nemri

Spokane Community College