How do you complete the square for the equation $$x^2 - 10x + 25 = 36$$ ?

To complete the square, rewrite it as $$(x - 5)^2 = 36$$ .

What is the significance of the discriminant in the quadratic formula?

The discriminant, $$b^2 - 4ac$$ , determines the nature of the roots: if positive, two real roots; if zero, one real root; if negative, no real roots.

How do you solve the equation $$4m^2 + 10 = 38$$ by completing the square?

First, rearrange to $$4m^2 = 28$$ , then divide by 4 to get $$m^2 = 7$$ , and finally take the square root to find $$m = \pm \sqrt{7}$$ .

What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

The vertex form is $$y = a(x - h)^2 + k$$ , where (h, k) is the vertex of the parabola.

What is the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic equation and its graph?

The coefficients determine the shape, direction, and position of the parabola on the graph.

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

The axis of symmetry is the vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, given by $$x = -\frac{b}{2a}$$ .

How can you check your solution after completing the square?

You can check your solution by substituting the found values back into the original equation to verify equality.

What is the importance of understanding completing the square in algebra?

Completing the square is essential for solving quadratic equations, graphing parabolas, and understanding the properties of quadratic functions.

What is a common mistake when completing the square?

A common mistake is failing to correctly add or subtract the squared term when moving terms around in the equation.

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What is the process of completing the square?

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Completing the square is a method used to solve quadratic equations by rewriting the equation in the form of a perfect square trinomial, allowing for easier solutions.

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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What is the first step in completing the square for a quadratic equation?

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The first step is to move the constant term to the other side of the equation.

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What do you do after moving the constant term when completing the square?

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Next, take half of the coefficient of the linear term, square it, and add it to both sides of the equation.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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How do you derive the quadratic formula from completing the square?

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Start with the standard form of a quadratic equation, move the constant to the other side, complete the square, and solve for x.

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