1. Objective - To solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
Methods for Solving Quadratic Equations
1) Square Root Method
(Doesn’t work with
linear terms)
2) Graphic Method
(Often difficult to tell)
x=-1
x=3
3) Quadratic Formula
(Always works)
a=1
b= -2
c= -3
4) Factoring Method
(Works when factorable)
5) Completing the Square
(Always works)

2. Solve by completing the square.
Complete the
perfect square
trinomial

3. Solve by completing the square.
Complete the
perfect square
trinomial

4. Solve by completing the square.
Complete the
square

5. Solve by completing the square.
Complete the
square

6. Solve by completing the square.

7. Solve by completing the square.

8. Complete the square.

9. Complete the square.