Quadratic Equation : Proof by Completing the Square
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1. Prove the Quadratic Formula by completing the square on ax^2+bx+c=0
2. A picture that is 14 in by 20 in is to have an even border. If the area of the picture and the border is 352 in^2, how wide will the border be?
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ax2 + bx + c = 0
ax2 + bx = -c
b c
x2 + --- x = - ---
a a
b b2
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2a 4a2
b b2 c b2
x2 + --- x + ----- = - --- + ...
Solution Summary
The quadratic formula is proven by completing the square. A border of a picture is calculated using a quadratic equation.
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