Find the value the completes the square with fractions, x^2 - (1/4)x + c

The video tutorial covers fraction operations, focusing on dividing fractions by multiplying with reciprocals. It introduces the use of fraction bars for visual understanding. The tutorial then shifts to algebra, explaining how to complete the square in quadratic equations and factor perfect square trinomials, providing methods to verify solutions.

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Cross multiply

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Add the fractions

How does multiplying by the reciprocal help in fraction division?

• It makes the denominator zero

• It simplifies the fraction to one

• It changes the fraction to a whole number

• It allows multiplication straight across

What is the purpose of using fraction bars in division?

• To multiply fractions

• To convert fractions to decimals

• To visualize the division process

• To add fractions easily

In completing the square, what is the formula used to find the value that completes the square?

• B squared

• B divided by 2

• B divided by 2 squared

• B times 2

What is the factored form of a perfect square trinomial?

• X minus B divided by 2 squared

• X minus B squared

• X plus B divided by 2 squared

• X plus B squared