Completing the Square

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What is completing the square?

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Completing the square is a method used to solve quadratic equations by rewriting them in the form of a perfect square trinomial, making it easier to solve for the variable.

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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 formula for the vertex of a parabola in standard form?

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What does it mean to take the square root of both sides in an equation?

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Taking the square root of both sides of an equation allows you to solve for the variable, but remember to consider both the positive and negative roots.

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