In this lesson, you will learn that completing the square can be used to solve any quadratic equation, including equations that involve rational numbers that are not integers.
When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:
- Solve by completing the square when given a quadratic equation in which the coefficient of the squared term is 1.
Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:
- 9.3.1: Solving Equations with Fractions
- 9.3.2: Using Completing the Square to Solve Equations
- 9.3.2: Self Check
- 9.3.2: Additional Resources
- 9.3.3: Solve by Completing the Square
- 9.3.3: Self Check
- 9.3.3: Additional Resources
- 9.3.4: Completing the Square with Fractions
After that, you'll practice and review.
- 9.3.5: Practice
- 9.3.6: Lesson Summary