1. Completing the square
1.) If the quadratic does not factor, move the constant to the other side of the equation Ex: x²-4x -7 =0 x²-4x=7 2.) Work with the x²+ x side of the equation and complete the square by taking ½ of the coefficient of x and squaring Ex. x² -4x 4/2= 2²=4 3.) Add the number you got to complete the square to both sides of the equation Ex: x² -4x +4 = )Simplify your trinomial square Ex: (x-2)² =11 5.)Take the square root of both sides of the equation Ex: x-2 =±√11 6.) Solve for x Ex: x=2±√11

2. SLOT Week 12 – Day 1