Completing the square

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What is completing the square?

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Completing the square is a method used to solve quadratic equations by rewriting them in the form of a perfect square trinomial, allowing for easier solutions.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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Subtract 21 from both sides to isolate the quadratic and linear terms.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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

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Divide it by 2 and square the result.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is the formula for completing the square?

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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What is the significance of the discriminant in completing the square?

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