Completing the square

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This wizard is used to find the term that need to be added to a polynomial expression in order to make it be a perfect square trinomial. This method is also known as Completing the square.

 

It can be accessed by clicking on Wizard Button | Polynomials | Completing the square.

 

In order to complete the square, you need to:

  • Enter the polynomial (for example, 2x^2 + 10x).
  • Press "Solve step" or "Solve all" button to see the solution process.

 

hint2 If you need an explanation for any particular step, click on the step and then click on the "Explain" button.

 

hint2 Make certain that you enter a second degree polynomial, and that it doesn't have the constant coefficient.