MA.912.A.7.3Archived Standard

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
Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived

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Three Basic Methods for Solving Quadratic Equations:

The activity/resources reviews methods for solving quadratic equations including factoring, using the quadratic formula, and completing the square.

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