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Completing the Square
Algebra IIProfessor Martin
Lecture 6.19
LECTURE 6.19 – PART I
When will I see this in calculus?
Perfect Square Trinomial
x
x ax
ax
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Example #1: Convert the function into vertex form.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Vertex form
Step 5:If we want to solve…
What is the key idea?
=
x
x ax
ax
𝒙𝟐
Completing the square write a quadratic function as a perfect square trinomial to solve or write in vertex form
INTERMISSION
Check for Understanding
• Annotate your notes – record key take-aways and questions
• Turn-and-talk: clarify misunderstandings
In your notes, add the following questions in the cue column, next to where you have written the answer in the notes section:
– What is a perfect square trinomial?– What is completing the square and why do you
use it?
• In the cue column next to each step, describe what is being done in each step of completing the square
LECTURE 6.19 – PART II
How is completing the square useful for any quadratic equation?
, where a, b, and c are real numbers and
END OF LECTURE 6.19
Check for Understanding
Write a one-sentence summary describing the derivation of the quadratic formula. Start with “The quadratic formula is derived from (comes from)….”
Check for Understanding
• Solve classwork problems with your partner• Ask your partner if they can answer your non-
HOT questions• Record HOT questions