Transforming Quadratic Equations Using Completing the Square

This video tutorial teaches how to transform quadratic equations by completing the square. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by a review of perfect square trinomials and common mistakes. A detailed example is provided, demonstrating the process of completing the square step-by-step. The tutorial concludes with transforming quadratic equations and verifying the results using graphs.

What steps are taken to turn an expression into a perfect square trinomial?

Why is it necessary to add 2 to the right-hand side when adding 1 to the left-hand side?

What does the final transformed quadratic equation look like after completing the square?