Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Completing the Square

Completing the square is one of the method to solving the given quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c=0 into a(x-h) 2 + k where a, h and k are constants and x is a variable. This can be done by moving the constant term to the right of the equal sign. Then add the constant both on right and left of the equal sign which should form a complete square of the term which is left of the equal sign. Finally simplify the expression.

Uses and Related Terms Completing the Square

Uses:

  • Using completing the square method the quadratic equation can be solved.
  • When we solve the quadratic functions by graphing.
  • When we evaluate integrals.
  • When we find the Laplace transforms.

Related Terms:

  • Trinomial.
  • Perfect square.
  • Term.
  • Quadratic Equation.

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