Completing the Square Worksheet

1. Why is this method of solving quadratics called “completing the square?”

2. If the b coefficient is odd, how does it affect the problem?

Solve the following by completing the square.

3. x 2  6 x  3  0

4. x 2  4 x  2  0

5. x 2  8 x  5  0

6. x 2  4 x  13  0

Completing the Square

For problems 7-10, find the value of c. Write an expression that represents the diagram’s area.

7. 8.
x2 2x x2 8x

2x c 8x c

9. 10.
x2 6x x2 x

6x c x c

Multiple Choices

11. Which of the following are solutions of the equation x 2  2ax  a 2  b 2 ?

A. a  b D.  a  b

B. b E. a

C. a  b F. a  b
Area

12. Given that the area of the rectangle shown is 50 units, find the value of x.

x + 10

13. In the previous problem, why was only one of the answers used?

Quadratic Proof

14. Duplicate the proof of the quadratic formula done in class. Furthermore, explain with

words each step. Organize your proof into two columns. Begin with the standard form of

a quadratic equation.

STATEMENTS (Math) REASONS (Words)