Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Quadratic Formula: Completing the Square
This tutorial explains the quadratic formula by reviewing its origin from the process of completing the square. Includes examples and a few exercises.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Derivation of Quadratic Formula
The learning resource investigates the quadratic formula. Students learn how the formula is derived by completing the square and solving for x.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Completing the Square: Deriving the Quadratic Formula
View examples on completing the square and deriving the quadratic formula. The key to solving by completing the square is "practice, practice, practice". By so doing, the process will become more "automatic", and you'll be much more...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf, a Sse Building a General Quadratic Function
This task is a followup to the one called 'Building an explicit quadratic function.' In this one, learners follow the same process with a general quadratic function. The operations take place in the opposite order and the goal is to find...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: The Quadratic Formula: Deriving and Using the Quadratic Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers deriving the quadratic formula and using it to solve any quadratic equation.