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Algebra 1

9.4.0 Lesson Overview

Algebra 19.4.0 Lesson Overview
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In this lesson, you will learn to complete the square to solve quadratic equations, in which the squared term has a coefficient other than 1.

When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Complete the square for quadratic expressions of the form ax2+bx+cax2+bx+c when aa is not 1 and explain the process.
  • Solve quadratic equations in which the squared term coefficient is not 1 by completing the square.

Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:

  • 9.4.1: Perfect Squares with Coefficients Other than 1
  • 9.4.2: Rewrite Squared Expressions
    • 9.4.2: Self Check
    • 9.3.4: Additional Resources
  • 9.4.3: Standard Form and Squared Factors
    • 9.4.3: Self Check
    • 9.4.3: Additional Resources
  • 9.4.4: Three Different Methods for Solving an Equation
  • 9.4.5: Perfect Square and Squared Factors

After that, you'll practice and review.

  • 9.4.6: Practice
  • 9.4.7: Lesson Summary
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