This document discusses solving quadratic equations by completing the square. It begins by reviewing the square root property for determining the number of solutions based on the value inside the radical. Several examples are then given of solving equations using the square root property. The document then shows how to solve equations by factoring or completing the square. It provides practice problems solving equations by completing the square. Finally, it compares solving by completing the square versus using the quadratic formula.
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5 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
This document discusses solving quadratic equations by completing the square. It begins by reviewing the square root property for determining the number of solutions based on the value inside the radical. Several examples are then given of solving equations using the square root property. The document then shows how to solve equations by factoring or completing the square. It provides practice problems solving equations by completing the square. Finally, it compares solving by completing the square versus using the quadratic formula.
This document discusses solving quadratic equations by completing the square. It begins by reviewing the square root property for determining the number of solutions based on the value inside the radical. Several examples are then given of solving equations using the square root property. The document then shows how to solve equations by factoring or completing the square. It provides practice problems solving equations by completing the square. Finally, it compares solving by completing the square versus using the quadratic formula.