SOLUTION: derive the quadratic formula by completing the square. ax^2 + bx + c = 0

Question 1041025: derive the quadratic formula by completing the square.
ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, ikleyn:
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Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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derive the quadratic formula by completing the square.
ax^2 + bx + c = 0
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