Deriving the Quadratic Formula by Completing the Square

This video tutorial teaches how to derive the quadratic formula by completing the square. It begins with an introduction to quadratic expressions and their components, followed by a detailed explanation of factoring perfect square trinomials. The main focus is on the step-by-step derivation of the quadratic formula, highlighting key steps such as setting the equation to zero, dividing by 'a', and manipulating terms to complete the square. The tutorial concludes with the final quadratic formula, emphasizing the importance of understanding each step in the process.

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