How do you solve #3x^2+5x=2# by completing the square?
1 Answer
Explanation:
The goal of completing the square is to convert the equation into a perfect square trinomial. The benefit of this form is to be able to identify the vertex of a parabola very easily.
Factor out a 3
Take the coefficient from the x term and divide it by 2 and then square it.
Include
We now have a perfect square trinomial that can be written in a more compact form
Simplify
Convert
Subtract
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