Beginning & Intermediate Algebra
Solve x2+6x+12=0x^2+6x+12=0 by completing the square.
What constant should you add to the expression x2+6xx^2 + 6x to form a perfect square trinomial?
Solve 2x2+8x+5=02x^2 + 8x + 5 = 0 by completing the square.
Rewrite 4x2+24x+254x^2 + 24x + 25 in vertex form by completing the square.
A ball's height, in units of feet, is given by: h(t)=−16t2+64t+80h(t) = -16t^2 + 64t + 80, where tt is in units of seconds. Use completing the square to find the time when the ball reaches its maximum height.