Real math help.
How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square?
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One of the many ways you can solve a quadratic equation is by completing the square. In this method, you want to turn one side of the equation into a perfect square trinomial. This tutorial takes you through the steps of solving a quadratic equation by completing the square. Check it out!
Background Tutorials
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Evaluating Expressions
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How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?
Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.
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Graphs of Quadratic Functions
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How Do You Find the a, b, and c Values of a Quadratic Function?
When you're dealing with quadratic equations, it can be really helpful to identify a, b, and c. These values are used to find the axis of symmetry, the discriminant, and even the roots using the quadratic formula. It's no question that it's important to know how to identify these values in a quadratic equation. This tutorial shows you how!
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Definitions for Quadratic Functions
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What is the Standard Form of a Quadratic?
Got a quadratic polynomial? Want to put it in standard form? Watch this tutorial to learn the steps it takes to make sure a quadratic polynomial is in standard form!
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Factoring Strategies
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How Do You Use a Shortcut to Factor a Perfect Square Trinomial?
Factoring a perfect square trinomial? Did you know there's a shortcut to factoring this special kind of trinomial? Check it out! It's pretty cool, and it may make this process a little faster!
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How Do You Factor a Polynomial by Guessing and Checking?
Factoring trinomials can by tricky, but this tutorial can help! Follow along as a trinomial is factored using the guess and check method. What, no possibilities work? The trinomial must be prime! Watch this tutorial and see what happens!
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Factoring Strategies
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How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?
When your trying to factor a polynomial, one of the most difficult tasks can be determining the correct factoring strategy. Luckily, this tutorial provides a great strategy for factoring polynomials! Check it out and always know how to approach factoring a polynomial!
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Further Exploration
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Solving Quadratics by Graphing
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How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation with Two Solutions by Graphing?
One of the many ways you can solve a quadratic equation is by graphing it and seeing where it crosses the x-axis. Follow along as this tutorial shows you how to graph a quadratic equation to find the solution. Check it out!
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