Completing the Square Quiz

Solving quadratic equations (correct)

Factoring polynomials

Solving linear equations

Solving cubic equations

A perfect square trinomial (correct)

A cubic equation

A linear equation

An irrational number

Twice the coefficient of the x-term

The constant term

The coefficient of the x-term

Half the coefficient of the x-term (correct)

<p>To complete the square for a quadratic equation, first ensure the coefficient of x^2 is 1. Then, halve the coefficient of x, square the result, and add/subtract it to the equation to create a perfect square trinomial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Completing the square is used to transform a quadratic equation into a form that makes it easier to solve, particularly by factoring or using the quadratic formula.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When completing the square, half the coefficient of x is added and subtracted to the quadratic equation to create a perfect square trinomial.</p> Signup and view all the answers