Instructor: Wojeiesh Kosek Assignment: 3.2: Quadratic Equations, ‘Course: Math 103 College Algebra Functions and Models, Book: Bittinger: Algebra and ‘Trigonometry: Graphs & Models, 4e Solve by completing the square. To solve the equation ax?-+bx+e=0 by completing the square, follow these steps. 2x? Ix-1 1 |. Ifa# 1, multiply by ~~ so that the coefficient of x? is 2. If the coefficient of x? is 1, add or subtract (c), so that the equation is in the form x? +bx= ~c. If step | has been applied, the equation will be 2, =e ree aya 3. Take half of the coefficient of x and square it by? ) Add the result to both sides of the equation. 4, Factor the side with the variables to express it as the square of a binomial. 5. Use the principle of square roots to complete the solution. So to solve this problem, begin with step I. 1. Is the coefficient of x? equal to 1? ¥ No Yes Multiply by — so that the coefficient of x? is 1 Page 1Instructor: Wojeiesh Kosek Assignment: 3.2: Quadratic Equations, ‘Course: Math 103 College Algebra Functions and Models, Book: Bittinger: Algebra and ‘Trigonometry: Graphs & Models, 4e 2. Is the equation in the form x? Yes No i ab Put the equation into the form x? = — a 3. What must you add to both sides of the equation to complete the square? ao 16 (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.) 49 Add 5 10 both sides. 7.49 xt 2°" 16 a? YOU ANSWERED: 3) Page 2