Math Problem Statement

Complete the square for each expression: 1. x^2 + 7/3 x + ___ = (x + ___)^2 2. x^2 - 5/7 x + ___ = (x + ___)^2 3. x^2 + 2/3 x + ___ = (x + ___)^2

Solution

Let's solve these problems by completing the square for each given expression. Here’s a step-by-step solution for each part:

1. x2+73x+__=(x+__)2x^2 + \frac{7}{3}x + \_\_ = (x + \_\_)^2

To complete the square:

  1. Start with x2+73xx^2 + \frac{7}{3}x.
  2. Take half of the coefficient of xx, which is 73\frac{7}{3}, so 76\frac{7}{6}.
  3. Square 76\frac{7}{6} to get 4936\frac{49}{36}.
  4. Add 4936\frac{49}{36} to complete the square.

So, we have: x2+73x+4936=(x+76)2x^2 + \frac{7}{3}x + \frac{49}{36} = \left( x + \frac{7}{6} \right)^2

2. x257x+__=(x+__)2x^2 - \frac{5}{7}x + \_\_ = (x + \_\_)^2

To complete the square:

  1. Start with x257xx^2 - \frac{5}{7}x.
  2. Take half of the coefficient of xx, which is 57-\frac{5}{7}, so 514-\frac{5}{14}.
  3. Square 514-\frac{5}{14} to get 25196\frac{25}{196}.
  4. Add 25196\frac{25}{196} to complete the square.

So, we have: x257x+25196=(x514)2x^2 - \frac{5}{7}x + \frac{25}{196} = \left( x - \frac{5}{14} \right)^2

3. x2+23x+__=(x+__)2x^2 + \frac{2}{3}x + \_\_ = (x + \_\_)^2

To complete the square:

  1. Start with x2+23xx^2 + \frac{2}{3}x.
  2. Take half of the coefficient of xx, which is 23\frac{2}{3}, so 13\frac{1}{3}.
  3. Square 13\frac{1}{3} to get 19\frac{1}{9}.
  4. Add 19\frac{1}{9} to complete the square.

So, we have: x2+23x+19=(x+13)2x^2 + \frac{2}{3}x + \frac{1}{9} = \left( x + \frac{1}{3} \right)^2

Summary of Answers

  1. x2+73x+4936=(x+76)2x^2 + \frac{7}{3}x + \frac{49}{36} = \left( x + \frac{7}{6} \right)^2
  2. x257x+25196=(x514)2x^2 - \frac{5}{7}x + \frac{25}{196} = \left( x - \frac{5}{14} \right)^2
  3. x2+23x+19=(x+13)2x^2 + \frac{2}{3}x + \frac{1}{9} = \left( x + \frac{1}{3} \right)^2

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Related Questions:

  1. How does completing the square relate to solving quadratic equations?
  2. Can completing the square be used to derive the quadratic formula?
  3. Why is it necessary to add the square of half the coefficient of xx in completing the square?
  4. How is completing the square useful in graphing parabolas?
  5. Are there other methods to solve quadratic equations besides completing the square?

Tip: Completing the square is also helpful for rewriting quadratic equations in vertex form, which makes it easier to identify the vertex of a parabola.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Completing the Square
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Completing the square formula: x^2 + bx = (x + b/2)^2 - (b/2)^2
General quadratic form: ax^2 + bx + c = 0

Theorems

Completing the Square Method

Suitable Grade Level

High School (Grades 9-12)