11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

Question 1

quadratic / second-degree equation

Answer 1

an equation that can be written in the form ax^2+bx+c=0 where a,b and c are real numbers and a is not 0.

Question 2

Square root property

Answer 2

if b is a real number and if a^2=b, then a = +- squareroot of b

Question 3

the constant term of the trinomial is

Answer 3

the square of half the coefficient of the x-term

Question 4

completing the square

Answer 4

writing a quadratic equation so that one side is a perfect square trinomial