Complete the squares
| Input interpretation |
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| completing the square |
| Alternate name |
| complete the square |
| Definition |
| The conversion of a quadratic polynomial of the form ax^2 + bx + c to the form a(x + b/(2a))^2 + (c – b^2/(4a)), which, defining Bcongruentb/2a and Ccongruentc – b^2/4a, simplifies to a(x + B)^2 + C. |
| Related topics |
| quadratic equation | quadratic formula | quadratic polynomial |
| Subject classifications |
| algebraic identities |