Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

The following diagram shows how to use the Completing the Square method to solve quadratic equations. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions of solving quadratic equations using completing the square.

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Completing the Square - Solving Quadratic Equations

Examples:

1. x² + 6x - 7 = 0
2. 2x² - 10x - 3 = 0
3. -x² - 6x + 7 = 0

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Quadratic Equations - Completing the Square

Examples:

1. x² + 12x - 31 = 0
2. x² - 8x + 10 = 0
3. 2x² - 10x + 8 = 0
4. 3x² - 8x + 5 = 0

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Solving a quadratic by completing the square

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