The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant
The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant
A.REI.4.a Use the method of completing the square to transform any quadratic equation in x into an equation of the form (x-p)^2 =q . . . Derive the quadratic formula from this form. Also A.CED.1, A.REI.4, A.REI.4.b
Student Goals:
Student Goals:
Students will be able to understand and solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula in order to find the solutions to the problem.
