3.3 Completing the Square 23-24

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What is the process of completing the square in a quadratic equation?

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Completing the square involves rewriting a quadratic equation in the form of (x - p)^2 = q, where p and q are constants. This allows for easier solving of the equation.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you determine the vertex of a parabola from its equation?

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What does it mean if a quadratic equation has no real solutions?

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If a quadratic equation has no real solutions, it means the discriminant (b^2 - 4ac) is less than zero, indicating that the parabola does not intersect the x-axis.

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What is the discriminant of a quadratic equation?

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