SOLUTION: Define three methods for solving a Quadratic Equation. In the method for solving a Quadratic Equation by �completing the squares�, how you complete the squares when the leading

Question 211266: Define three methods for solving a Quadratic Equation.
In the method for solving a Quadratic Equation by �completing the squares�, how you complete the squares when the leading coefficient (w�a�) is not equal to 1?

Answer by RAY100(1637) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) Factoring, Quadratic formula, completing squares
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2) if leading coefficient is not one, divide thru by the leading coefficient to make leading coefficient = 1
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