Distance, Midpoint, and Completing the Square Chapter 8
Distance Formula
Midpoint Formula
Completing the Square This technique is used to convert a quadratic in standard form to a quadratic in vertex form. Makes solving quadratics easier THE LEADING COEFFICIENT MUST BE 1 TO PERFORM COMPLETING THE SQUARE!!
Examples
In Conclusion. . . Homework – worksheet Don’t solve, just complete the square How would you solve a quadratic equation once you’ve completed the square? Use an example to help explain your thoughts.