Completing the Square - Step by Step
x2 + x + = 0
| = | normalise the equation | ||
| = | eliminate the constant term on the LHS | ||
| = | complete the square | ||
| = | apply the binomial formula | ||
| = | take the square root | ||
| = | eliminate constant term on the LHS | ||
| = | done |
x2 + x + = 0
| = | normalise the equation | ||
| = | eliminate the constant term on the LHS | ||
| = | complete the square | ||
| = | apply the binomial formula | ||
| = | take the square root | ||
| = | eliminate constant term on the LHS | ||
| = | done |