Describe how to derive the quadratic formula from a quadratic equation in standard form.

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Margaret Newton

Mathematics

12 May, 04:32

Describe how to derive the quadratic formula from a quadratic equation in standard form.

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Owen Villanueva · Answer 1

The quadratic formula is derived from a quadratic equation in standard form when solving for x by completing the square. The steps involve creating a perfect square trinomial, isolating the trinomial, and taking the square root of both sides. The variable is then isolated to give the solutions to the equation.

Tamia Hickman · Answer 2

The quadratic formula is derived from a quadratic equation in standard form when solving for x by completing the square.