Slideshow 16, Mathematics Mr Richard Sasaki, Room 307
Objectives
Solving through factorisation Example
Completing the Square
Example Completing the Square It makes it easier if we move the constant to the other side. We need ( x + 3) 2 = a. (Note 3 is half of 6 as this would produce 3x + 3x. To get ( x + 3) 2 we half 6 and then square it. 3 9 Now write the left as ( x + a) 2. Square root both sides and solve!
Completing the Square There is a lot to remember! Example Halve and square. 16 = 2 or -10 You must show your working!
Completing the Square
When completing the square it is easy to make a small mistake, be careful! When we have a negative coefficient of x, the symbol within the squared brackets will also be negative. Make sure you carry the negative symbol!
Negative Cases Example The addition to each side is always positive as (½ x ) 2 > 0.
Completing the Square