Directions: Find the solutions of each of the
following quadratic equations by completing the square,
Answer the questions that follow.
1.x2 - 2x - 3= 0
2.s2 + 10s + 9 =0
3. c2 + 14c = 32
4. 2m2 + 8m -10 = 0
5. 4b2 - 32b = -28
How did you find the solutions of each equation?
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Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. (x-3)(x+1)=0
2. (s+9)(s+1)=0
3. (c+16)(c-2)=0
4. (2m-2)(m+5)=0 or 2(m-2)(m+5)=0
5. 4(b-7)(b-1)=0
1-5. By the use of completing the square