Here is the full lesson on how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. The process involves setting the standard form quadratic equal to zero, then converting to vertex form by completing the square, then isolating the variable. This lesson is necessary to fully understand the quadratic formula which is covered in the next lesson. Go to jensenmath.ca for the FREE supporting materials.
0:00 investigation
7:12 Example 2 (rational solutions)
14:38 Example 3 (irrational solutions)
19:43 Example 4 (non-real solutions)
22:06 application