Subject: Mathematics
Book: Maths Mastery
Completing the square rewrites a quadratic ax² + bx + c into a(x – h)² + k form. For instance, x² + 6x + 5 → (x² + 6x + 9) – 9 + 5 → (x + 3)² – 4. This reveals the vertex or allows direct factoring. It’s also vital in derivations (quadratic formula), geometry (circle equations), and calculus (integrals of certain forms). Mastering it fosters deeper insight into parabola properties and simplifies many otherwise cumbersome algebraic tasks.
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