Step by Step Guide to Completing the Square when a=1

Step by Step Guide to Completing the Square when a=1

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Mathematics, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

11th Grade - University

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This video tutorial explains the process of completing the square, a crucial technique for solving quadratic equations. It covers the importance of converting standard form to vertex form, especially for equation manipulation. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide, starting with grouping terms, finding the value of C, and simplifying the equation into vertex form. The example used assumes a coefficient of 1 for the quadratic term, and the video concludes with a brief mention of handling different coefficients in future tutorials.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does a perfect square trinomial look like, and how is it related to completing the square?

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Describe the final step in simplifying a quadratic equation into vertex form after completing the square.

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