Math Problem Statement

Solve quadratic equations by completing the square, showing all steps. Specific cases include: x^2 - 6x, x^2 - 2x, and several equations.

Solution

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Questions:

  1. What value is needed to complete the square? x26x+____x^2 - 6x + \_\_\_\_
  2. What value is needed to complete the square? x22x+____x^2 - 2x + \_\_\_\_
  3. Solve by completing the square. Show all the work you use to arrive at the answer. x2+6x=81x^2 + 6x = 81
  4. Solve by completing the square. Show all the work you use to arrive at the answer. 2x2=18x+202x^2 = 18x + 20
  5. Solve the quadratic by completing the square. Show all the work you use to arrive at the answer. x220x=34x^2 - 20x = -34
  6. Solve the quadratic by completing the square. Show all the work you use to arrive at the answer. x2+14x=69x^2 + 14x = -69

Let’s tackle the questions step by step.


Question 1: Completing the square for x26x+____x^2 - 6x + \_\_\_\_:

To complete the square:

  1. Take half the coefficient of xx, which is 6-6. Half of 6-6 is 3-3.
  2. Square 3-3: (3)2=9(-3)^2 = 9.

Answer: The value needed to complete the square is 9. The expression becomes: x26x+9=(x3)2x^2 - 6x + 9 = (x - 3)^2.


Question 2: Completing the square for x22x+____x^2 - 2x + \_\_\_\_:

To complete the square:

  1. Take half the coefficient of xx, which is 2-2. Half of 2-2 is 1-1.
  2. Square 1-1: (1)2=1(-1)^2 = 1.

Answer: The value needed to complete the square is 1. The expression becomes: x22x+1=(x1)2x^2 - 2x + 1 = (x - 1)^2.


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Follow-Up Questions:

  1. Why do we take half of the coefficient of xx to complete the square?
  2. Can completing the square work for equations where the coefficient of x2x^2 is not 1?
  3. How does completing the square relate to the quadratic formula?
  4. Can completing the square be used for inequalities?
  5. What practical applications involve completing the square?

Tip: Completing the square is a foundational skill for understanding parabolas in vertex form, making it useful in graphing and optimization problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Completing the Square
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Half of the coefficient of x, squared: (b/2)^2
Standard quadratic equation: ax^2 + bx + c = 0

Theorems

Quadratic formula
Properties of perfect squares

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10