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How to Solve a Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square?

How to Solve a Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square?

Completing the square is a powerful algebraic technique for solving quadratic equations that also reveals the vertex of the parabola. It works on every quadratic equation — whether or not it factors — and is the method used to derive the quadratic formula itself. Once you learn the steps, completing the square becomes a reliable […]