Completing the Square

Essential Question

How can you solve a quadratic equation by completing the square?

Student can...

solve equations by completing the square

Goals

Transform a quadratic equation into the form (x-p)^2 = q by completing the square.
Complete the square to reveal the minimum or maximum value of a quadratic expression.

Vocabulary

completing the square

Helpful Videos

Standards: HSA.REI.B.4a, HSA.SSE.B.3b, HSN.CN.C.7, HSA.REI.B.4b

Math Practices: 3, 6, 7

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