Day 20: Completing the Square! Oh, baby! Math 3 Day 20: Completing the Square! Oh, baby!
(1) First, an easy one. Solve it!
#2-5: Solve these using square roots:
Unfortunately, we can’t factor every equation….
Completing the Square <<<<<< The Magic Number! #6: #7
Solving EQUATIONS by Completing the Square And now…………………
Write the problem = 0 Move c Complete the sq: (add to both sides) #8: Write the problem = 0 Move c Complete the sq: (add to both sides) Factor Solve as normal
#9: Solve for X:
#10: Solve for X:
Question: What is this used for besides solving equations? Answer: To make graphing easier! Completing the square puts the equation into vertex form.
#11: Graph!