Completing The Square Practice

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What is the process of completing the square?

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Completing the square is a method used to convert a quadratic equation into a perfect square trinomial, making it easier to solve or analyze.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What do you do to the 'b' value to complete the square?

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Divide 'b' by 2 and then square the result.

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How can you convert from standard form to vertex form?

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You can convert by completing the square on the standard form equation.

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What is the significance of the 'a' value in a quadratic equation?

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The 'a' value determines the direction of the parabola (upward if a > 0, downward if a < 0) and affects the width of the parabola.