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COMPLETE THE SQUARE

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

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1.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 4x + 10

a)

y = (x + 4)2 + 6

b)

y = (x + 2)2 + 6

c)

y = (x + 4)2 - 6

d)

y = (x + 2)2 - 6

2.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 8x + 2

a)

y = (x + 4)2 - 14

b)

y = (x + 4)2 - 6

c)

y = (x + 4)2 - 18

d)

y = (x + 4)2 + 6

3.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 8x - 1

a)

y = (x + 4)2 - 17

b)

y = (x + 4)2 - 16

c)

y = (x + 4)2 - 9

d)

y = (x + 4)2 - 15

4.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 - 2x + 5

a)

y = (x - 1)2 + 4

b)

y = (x - 1)2 - 4

c)

y = (x - 1)2 + 3

d)

y = (x - 1)2 + 7

5.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 10x + 23

a)

y = (x + 5)2 - 2

b)

y = (x + 5)2 + 2

c)

y = (x + 5)2 + 13

d)

y = (x + 5)2 - 13

6.

Which of the following equations matches standard form of a quadratic?

a)

ax + by = c

b)

y = a(x - h)2 + k

c)

y = ax2 + bx + c

d)

y = mx + b

7.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 4x + 9

a)

y = (x + 2)2 + 5

b)

y = (x - 2)2 + 5

c)

y = (x + 4)2 + 5

d)

y = (x + 2)2 - 5

8.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 20x + 88

a)

y = (x + 10)2 + 12

b)

y = (x - 10)2 - 12

c)

y = (x - 10)2 + 12

d)

y = (x + 10)2 - 12

9.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 14x + 50

a)

y = (x + 7)2 + 1

b)

y = (x - 7)2 - 1

c)

y = (x + 7)2 - 50

d)

y = (x + 7)2 - 1

10.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 - 14x + 36

a)

y = (x + 7)2 + 13

b)

y = (x - 7)2 - 13

c)

y = (x - 7)2 + 13

d)

y = (x + 7)2 - 13

11.

Given the perfect square trinomial, identify the equivalent expression


x2-18x+81

a)

(x-18)2

b)

(x-9)2

c)

(x+81)2

d)

(x+9)2

12.

Given the perfect square trinomial, identify the equivalent expression


x2+14x+49

a)

(x+14)2

b)

(x+49)2

c)

(x-7)2

d)

(x+7)2

13.
What should be added to both sides of the following equation to complete the square?
x2 + 12x = 5
a)
12
b)
6
c)
36
d)
5
14.

We use  (b2)2\left(\frac{b}{2}\right)^2  to complete the square?

a)

No

b)

Maybe 

c)

I don't know 

d)

Yes

15.
When do you use the plus or minus symbol?
±
a)
After taking the square root of both sides
b)
After adding the square to both sides
c)
After taking half of b
d)
After setting the equation equal to zero
16.
Complete the Square
x2 + 6x + 20
a)
(x + 3x)2 + 11
b)
(x + 3)2 + 11
c)
(x + 6)2 + 11
d)
(x + 3)2 + 29
17.
Complete the Square
x2 + 6x + 5
a)
(x + 3)2 - 4
b)
(x + 6)2 - 4
c)
(x + 3x)2 - 4
d)
(x + 3)2 + 9
18.

When Factoring x2 - 4x + 4 = 20,

what goes in the blank? (Hint: use complete the square)

(x - __ )2 = 20

a)

4

b)

2

c)

8

d)

20

19.
Complete the Square
x2 + 6x = 5
a)
(x + 3)2 = 5
b)
(x + 6)2 = 9
c)
(x + 3)2 = 14
d)
(x + 6)2 = 14
20.
What should be added to both sides of the following equation to complete the square?
x2 + 12x = 5
a)
12
b)
6
c)
36
d)
5
21.
Solve by completing the square:
k2 − 12k + 23 = 0
a)
{6 + √13, 6 - √13}
b)
{-6 + √13, -6 - √13}
c)
{6 + √59, 6 - √59}
d)
{-6 + √59, -6 - √59}
22.
Solve by completing the square:
v2 + 6v − 59 = 0
a)
{-5 + 5√2, -5 - 5√2}
b)
{5 + 5√2, 5 - 5√2}
c)
{-3 + 2√17, -3 - 2√17}
d)
{3 + 2√17, 3 - 2√17}
23.
Determine the equation of the circle in standard form: x+ y+ 6x - 12y + 20 = 0
a)
(x-3)2 + (y+6)2 = 25
b)
(x+3)2 + (y-6)2 = 25
c)
(x-3)2 + (y+6)2 = 45
d)
(x+3)2 + (y-6)2 = 5
24.
When factoring
x2 - 4x + 4 = 20,
what goes in the blank?
(x - __ )2 = 20
a)
4
b)
2
c)
8
d)
20
25.

Solve by taking the Square Root:

16a2 - 9 = 0

a)

a = ± 3/4

b)

a = ± 4/3

c)

a = ± 9/16

d)

a = ± 16/9

26.

Solve by taking the Square Root:

4m2 - 100 = 0

a)

m = ± 25

b)

m = 96

c)

m = ± 5

d)

m = -96

27.

Solve for x by taking the Square Root:

(x+6)2 = 49

a)

x = 7 and 12

b)

x = ±7

c)

x = 1 and -13

d)

x = 43 and -55

28.

Solve the equation using square roots:

x2 = 121

a)

x = 60.5

b)

x = ± 11

c)

x = ± 12

d)

x= 11

29.

Solve by completing the square:

n2 - 2n - 3 = 0

a)

n = 3 and -1

b)

n = 4 and -4

c)

n = 5 and -3

d)

n = 8 and -7

30.

Solve by completing the square:

x2 + 10x = -9

a)

x = 1 and -12

b)

x = -1 and -9

c)

x = 1 and -9

d)

x = 1 and -1

31.

Solve by completing the square:

k2 − 12k + 20 = 0

a)

k = 10 and 2

b)

k = -6 and -6

c)

k = 22 and -10

d)

k = -2 and 6

32.
Solve the following equation by completing the square:
n2 - 2n - 3 = 0
a)
{3 and-1}
b)
{4 and -4}
c)
{5 and -3}
d)
{8 and -7}
33.

x2+8x+c=20+cx^2+8x+c=20+c  

Rewrite the above equation into a perfect square binomial form. 
(𝑥 +_______) 2^2 = ________

a)

(x4)2=4\left(x-4\right)^2=4  

b)

(x+4)2=36\left(x+4\right)^2=36  

c)

(x8)2=12\left(x-8\right)^2=12  

d)

(x+8)2=28\left(x+8\right)^2=28  

34.

Solve by taking the Square Root:

16a2 - 9 = 0

a)

a = ± 3/4

b)

a = ± 4/3

c)

a = ± 9/16

d)

a = ± 16/9

35.

Solve by taking the Square Root:

4m2 - 100 = 0

a)

m = ± 25

b)

m = 96

c)

m = ± 5

d)

m = -96

36.

Solve by completing the square:

k2 − 12k + 20 = 0

a)

k = 10 and 2

b)

k = -6 and -6

c)

k = 22 and -10

d)

k = -2 and 6

37.

Solve by completing the square.
x212x+20=0x^2-12x+20=0  

a)

x={2, 10}x=\left\{2,\ 10\right\}  

b)

x={10, 2}x=\left\{-10,\ -2\right\}  

c)

x={12, 20}x=\left\{-12,\ 20\right\}  

d)

x={12, 20}x=\left\{12,\ 20\right\}  

38.

Solve by completing the square.
x26x27=0x^2-6x-27=0  

a)

x={9, 3}x=\left\{-9,\ -3\right\}  

b)

x={3, 9}x=\left\{-3,\ 9\right\}  

c)

x={9, 3}x=\left\{-9,\ 3\right\}  

d)

x={3, 9}x=\left\{3,\ 9\right\}  

39.
Complete the Square
x2 + 6x = 5
a)
(x + 3)2 = 5
b)
(x + 6)2 = 9
c)
(x + 3)2 = 14
d)
(x + 6)2 = 14
40.

What is one of the solutions to this equation?

(x - 3)2 = 49

a)

7

b)

-7

c)

-4

d)

4

41.
Solve by completing the square.
x2 +12x = 5
a)
X = 6 + √41 or  6 − √41
b)
X= 35 or 47
c)
X = −6 + √41 or  −6 − √41
d)
X = √35 or √47
42.
To solve by completing the square, what needs to be moved in this equation?
x2 = 9 - 4x
a)
the -4x
b)
the 9
c)
the x2
43.

When factoring x210x+25 = 49x^2-10x+25\ =\ 49  
what goes into the blank   (x)2=49\left(x-\ldots\right)^2=49  

a)

5

b)

10

c)

7

d)

25

44.

Solve the equation using square roots:

x2 = 121

a)

x = 60.5

b)

x = ± 11

c)

x = ± 12

d)

x= 11

45.

Solve by completing the square:

n2 - 2n - 3 = 0

a)

n = 3 and -1

b)

n = 4 and -4

c)

n = 5 and -3

d)

n = 8 and -7

46.
Factor the perfect square trinomial:
x2 + 16x + 64
a)
(x+8)2
b)
(x-8)2
c)
(x-4)2
d)
(x+4)2
47.
Factor the perfect square trinomial
x2 + 14x + 49
a)
(x+7)2
b)
(x+7)(x-7)
c)
(x-7)2
d)
(x+14)2
48.
Factor the perfect square trinomial
x2 - 6x + 9
a)
(x-3)2
b)
(x+3)2
c)
(x+3)(x-3)
d)
(x+9)2
49.
Is this a perfect square trinomial?
x2 - 20x + 100
a)
(x+10)2
b)
(x-10)2
c)
(x+20)2
d)
(x+10)(x-10)
50.
Is this a perfect square trinomial?
x2 + 18x + 9
a)
Yes
b)
No
51.
Complete the Square
x2 + 6x = 5
a)
(x + 3)2 = 5
b)
(x + 6)2 = 9
c)
(x + 3)2 = 14
d)
(x + 6)2 = 14
52.
Which function is equivalent to
y = x2 - 6x + 10?
a)
y = (x + 3)2 - 1
b)
y = (x - 3)2 + 1
c)
y = (x + 6)2 - 10
d)
y = (x - 6)2 + 10
53.

Convert the equation y= x2 + 4x + 11 into vertex form.

a)

y = (x + 2)2 - 4

b)

y = (x + 2)2 + 7

c)

y = (x + 2)2

d)

y = (x - 2)2 - 7

54.

 Complete the square:

x2+6x = 0x^2+6x\ =\ 0

a)

(x+3)2=9\left(x+3\right)^2=9  

b)

(x+3)2=3\left(x+3\right)^2=3  

c)

(x+3)2=6\left(x+3\right)^2=6  

d)

(x+6)2=36\left(x+6\right)^2=36  

55.

 Complete the square:

y2+4y +3= 0y^2+4y\ +3=\ 0

a)

(y+2)2=1\left(y+2\right)^2=1  

b)

(y+2)2=4\left(y+2\right)^2=4  

c)

(y+2)2=3\left(y+2\right)^2=-3  

d)

(y+4)2=13\left(y+4\right)^2=13  

56.
Complete the Square and write in Vertex Form:
f(x) = x2 + 6x + 5
a)
(x + 3)2 - 4
b)
(x + 6)2 - 4
c)
(x + 3x)2 - 4
d)
(x + 3)2 + 9
57.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 10x + 23

a)

y = (x + 5)2 - 2

b)

y = (x + 5)2 + 2

c)

y = (x + 5)2 + 13

d)

y = (x + 5)2 - 13

58.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 - 14x + 36

a)

y = (x + 7)2 + 13

b)

y = (x - 7)2 - 13

c)

y = (x - 7)2 + 13

d)

y = (x + 7)2 - 13

59.

Convert to vertex form:

y = 6x2+12x+13y\ =\ 6x^2+12x+13  

a)

y=6(x+1)27y=6\left(x+1\right)^2-7  

b)

y = (6x+6)242y\ =\ \left(6x+6\right)^2-42  

c)

y=(x6)2+7y=\left(x-6\right)^2+7  

d)

y=136(x+1)2+7y=\frac{13}{6}\left(x+1\right)^2+7  

60.

y=3(x+5)24y=-3(x+5)^2-4  
Convert the equation from vertex form to standard form.

a)

y = 9x2 - 15x + 21

b)

y = -3x2 - 75x - 4

c)

y = 9x2 + 90x + 221

d)

y = -3x2 - 30x - 79

61.

y=23(x9)22y=-\frac{2}{3}(x-9)^2-2  
Convert the equation from vertex form to standard form

a)

y=23x212x52y=-\frac{2}{3}x^2-12x-52  

b)

y=23x2+12x56y=-\frac{2}{3}x^2+12x-56  

c)

y=23x2+18x56y=-\frac{2}{3}x^2+18x-56  

d)

y=23x218x+52y=-\frac{2}{3}x^2-18x+52  

62.

Convert the equation y= x2 + 4x + 11 into vertex form.

a)

y = (x + 2)2 - 4

b)

y = (x + 2)2 + 7

c)

y = (x + 2)2

d)

y = (x - 2)2 - 7

63.
If given the equation y = 3(x + 5)2 - 4, what is the vertex of the parabola?
a)
(5, -4)
b)
(-5, -4)
c)
(-15, -4)
d)
(15, -4)
64.
Factor the perfect square trinomial:
x2 + 16x + 64
a)
(x+8)2
b)
(x-8)2
c)
(x-4)2
d)
(x+4)2
65.
What value of c would make this a perfect square trinomial?
x- 12x + c
a)
36
b)
24
c)
144
d)
-36
66.
Factor the perfect square trinomial
x2 + 14x + 49
a)
(x+7)2
b)
(x+7)(x-7)
c)
(x-7)2
d)
(x+14)2
67.
Factor: x2 - 4x + 4
a)
(x + 2)2
b)
(x - 2)2
c)
(x + 4)2
d)
(x - 4)2
68.
Complete the square for
x2 + 12x + ____
a)
x2 + 12x + 144
b)
x2 + 12x + 36
c)
x2 + 12x - 36
d)
x2 + +12x - 144
69.
When factoring
x2 - 4x + 4 = 20,
what goes in the blank?
(x - __ )2 = 20
a)
4
b)
2
c)
8
d)
20
70.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 + 4x + 10

a)

y = (x + 4)2 + 6

b)

y = (x + 2)2 + 6

c)

y = (x + 4)2 - 6

d)

y = (x + 2)2 - 6

71.
Factor the following perfect square trinomial using the rule(b/2)2 :

x2 + 18x + 81                       
a)
(x + 9)(x – 9)
b)
(x + 18)2
c)
(x + 9)2
d)
(x + 6)2
72.

Write the following quadratic expression in completed square form...


x2 + 8x - 1

a)

(x + 4)2 - 17

b)

(x + 4)2 - 16

c)

(x + 4)2 - 9

d)

(x + 4)2 - 15

73.
Solve by completing the square. Round.
x2 -4x = 5
a)
11 and -7
b)
1 and 3
c)
1.73 and -1.73
d)
5 and -1
74.
Factor: 49x2 - 100
a)
(49x + 100)(x - 1)
b)
(7x - 10)(7x + 10)
c)
(49x - 10)(x + 10)
d)
(7x -10)(7x - 10)
75.

Use the quadratic formula to solve 2x2+2x122x^2+2x-12

a)

-2, 3

b)

2, 3

c)

2, -3

d)

-2, -3

76.

Solve by completing the square. y2+10y+9=0y^2+10y+9=0

a)

1 and -12

b)

-1 and -9

c)

1 and -9

d)

1 and -1

77.

Determine the values of a, b, and c for the quadratic equation:  4x28x3=04x^2-8x-3=0

a)

a = 4, b = -8, c = 3

b)

a = 4, b =-8, c =-3

c)

a = 4, b = 8, c = 3

d)

a = 4, b = 8, c = -3

78.

Solve using the quadratic formula. 2x29x35=02x^2-9x-35=0

a)

x = 7/2, x = -6

b)

x = -5/2, x =5

c)

x = -3/7, x =6

d)

x = -5/2, x = 7

79.

Solve by completing the square.
x26x27=0x^2-6x-27=0  

a)

(x+3)2=21\left(x+3\right)^2=21  

b)

(x3)2=36\left(x-3\right)^2=36  

c)

(x6)2=36\left(x-6\right)^2=36  

d)

(x+6)2=21\left(x+6\right)^2=21  

80.
Complete the Square
x2 + 6x = 5
a)
(x + 3)2 = 5
b)
(x + 6)2 = 9
c)
(x + 3)2 = 14
d)
(x + 6)2 = 14
81.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 - 2x + 5

a)

y = (x - 1)2 + 4

b)

y = (x - 1)2 - 4

c)

y = (x - 1)2 + 3

d)

y = (x - 1)2 + 7

82.

Convert to vertex form:


y = x2 - 14x + 36

a)

y = (x + 7)2 + 13

b)

y = (x - 7)2 - 13

c)

y = (x - 7)2 + 13

d)

y = (x + 7)2 - 13

83.
Convert to vertex form.
y = 3x2 +6x - 5
a)
y=3(x+1)2 - 8
b)
y=3(x-1) 2 - 8
c)
y=3(x+2)2 - 8
d)
y=3(x-2)2 - 8
84.

Convert to vertex form:

y = 6x2+12x+13y\ =\ 6x^2+12x+13  

a)

y=6(x+1)27y=6\left(x+1\right)^2-7  

b)

y = (6x+6)242y\ =\ \left(6x+6\right)^2-42  

c)

y=(x6)2+7y=\left(x-6\right)^2+7  

d)

y=136(x+1)2+7y=\frac{13}{6}\left(x+1\right)^2+7  

85.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

2x2 - 16x - 5 = 1

a)

(x - 4)2 = 6

b)

(x - 4)2 = 38

c)

(x - 4)2 = 14

d)

(x - 4)2 = 19

86.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

3x2 - 12x - 5 = 0

a)

3(x - 2)2 = 17

b)

3(x - 2)2 = 15

c)

3(x - 2)2 = 75

d)

3(x - 2)2 = 9

87.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

5x2 - 30x - 2 = 0

a)

5(x - 30)2 = 17

b)

5(x - 3)2 = 47

c)

5(x - 3)2 = 15

d)

5(x - 6)2 = 30

88.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

4x2 + 8x - 33 = 0

a)

4(x - 1)2 = 33

b)

4(x - 1)2 = 47

c)

4(x - 1)2 = 37

d)

4(x - 1)2 = 29

89.

Complete the Square:
x214x+47=0x^2-14x+47=0  

a)

(x7)2=10\left(x-7\right)^2=10  

b)

(x+7)2=88\left(x+7\right)^2=88  

c)

(x49)2=7\left(x-49\right)^2=7  

90.

Complete the Square:
x2=10x1x^2=10x-1  

a)

(x+5)2=24\left(x+5\right)^2=24  

b)

(x5)2=24\left(x-5\right)^2=24  

c)

(x1)2=10\left(x-1\right)^2=10  

91.
Complete the Square Step: Step 3
x2+ 6x + 9 = 40 + 9
a)
(x + 3) (x - 3) = 49
b)
(x + 3)2 = 31
c)
(x - 3)2 = 49
d)
(x + 3)2 = 49
92.

Complete the Square Step: Step 4 - Solving

(x - 3)2 = 49

a)

x - 3 = 49

b)

x - 3 = ±7

c)

x - 3 = 24.5

d)

x - 3 = 7

93.

Complete the Square Step: Step 5 - Solving

x - 3 = ±7

a)

x = 10, -7

b)

x = 4, -10

c)

x = 10

d)

x = 4

94.
Complete the Square and write in Vertex Form:
f(x) = x2 + 6x + 5
a)
(x + 3)2 - 4
b)
(x + 6)2 - 4
c)
(x + 3x)2 - 4
d)
(x + 3)2 + 9
95.

Convert the equation y= x2 - 2x - 5 into vertex form.

a)

y= (x - 1)2 - 6

b)

y= - (x - 1)2 - 6

c)

y= (x + 1)2 - 6

d)

y= - (x + 6)2 - 1

96.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

x2 + 6x = 5

a)

(x + 3)2 = 5

b)

(x + 6)2 = 9

c)

(x + 3)2 = 14

d)

(x + 6)2 = 14

97.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

x2 - 14x = 5

a)

(x - 7)2 = 5

b)

(x - 7)2 = 54

c)

(x - 7)2 = 14

d)

(x - 7)2 = 49

98.

Complete the Square

2 (x2+ 12x + ___ ) = -64 + ___

a)

2 (x2+ 12x + _36_ ) = 72

b)

2 (x2+ 12x + _36_ ) = 36

c)

2 (x2+ 12x + _36_ ) = 12

d)

2 (x2+ 12x + _36_ ) = 8

99.

Complete the Square

4 (x2+ 8x + ___ )= -20 + ___

a)

4 (x2+ 8x + _16 )= -20 + 16_

b)

4 (x2+ 8x + _16 )= -20 + 64_

c)

4 (x2+ 8x + _4 )= -20 + 16_

d)

4 (x2+ 8x + _2 )= -20 + 8_

100.

Complete the Square

3 (x2+ 6x + ___ )= 40 + ___

a)

3 (x2+ 6x + _36 )= 40 + 36_

b)

3 (x2+ 6x + _9 )= 40 + _9_

c)

3 (x2+ 6x + _9_ )= 40 + 27_

d)

3 (x2+ 6x + _3_ )= 40 + _9_

101.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

5x2 - 30x = 2

a)

5(x - 30)2 = 17

b)

5(x - 3)2 = 47

c)

5(x - 3)2 = 15

d)

5(x - 6)2 = 30

102.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

3x2 - 12x = 5

a)

3(x - 2)2 = 17

b)

3(x - 2)2 = 15

c)

3(x - 2)2 = 75

d)

3(x - 2)2 = 9

103.

Complete the square and write in Vertex Form

4x2 + 8x - 33 = 0

a)

4(x - 1)2 = 33

b)

4(x - 1)2 = 47

c)

4(x - 1)2 = 37

d)

4(x - 1)2 = 29

104.
Solve by completing the square. Round.
x2 -4x = 5
a)
11 and -7
b)
1 and 3
c)
1.73 and -1.73
d)
5 and -1
105.
Solve
 3x² + 5x - 12 = 0
a)
x = -4/3, x = 3
b)
x = 4/3, x = -3
c)
x = -1, x = 4
d)
x = 1, x = -4
106.

Solve by completing the square.
x26x59=0x^2-6x-59=0  

a)

x={±217+3}x=\left\{\pm2\sqrt{17}+3\right\}  

b)

x={±172+3}x=\left\{\pm17\sqrt{2}+3\right\}  

c)

x={±2173}x=\left\{\pm2\sqrt{17}-3\right\}  

d)

x={±1723}x=\left\{\pm17\sqrt{2}-3\right\}  

107.
Factor the perfect square trinomial
x2 + 14x + 49
a)
(x+7)2
b)
(x+7)(x-7)
c)
(x-7)2
d)
(x+14)2
108.

n210n+24=0n^2-10n+24=0  


Solve this equation by factoring

a)

{8,3}\left\{8,3\right\}  

b)

{4,6}\left\{4,6\right\}  

c)

{4,6}\left\{-4,-6\right\}