Completing the square to write a quadratic from standard form to vertex form

The video tutorial explains how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square, focusing on questions where the coefficient of the x-squared term is not one. The teacher demonstrates the process of adjusting the equation to maintain equality and emphasizes the importance of factoring perfect square trinomials into binomial squares. The session concludes with graphing the vertex and a practice session for students.

What is a perfect square trinomial and why is it important in factoring?

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Describe the relationship between the vertex of a quadratic function and the process of completing the square.

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