Solve quadratic equations over the real numbers by completing the square.
Remarks
Example 1: Solve the following equation for x:
Example 2: Solve the following equation for x by completing the square:

General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Algebra
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Standard: Quadratic Equations - Draw graphs of quadratic functions. Solve quadratic equations and solve these equations by factoring, completing the square, and by using the quadratic formula. Use graphing calculators to find approximate solutions of quadratic equations.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
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More Information
Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
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