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Quadratic Formula PROOF

Understanding mathematical equations and formulas may be difficult. However, understanding how an equation of formula is derived can maximize the ability to apply it. This is a docx document I created to derive the quadratic formula from a perfect square. It is best to view this, conduct the proof independently, and then plug in some numbers.

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603 views

Quadratic Formula PROOF

Understanding mathematical equations and formulas may be difficult. However, understanding how an equation of formula is derived can maximize the ability to apply it. This is a docx document I created to derive the quadratic formula from a perfect square. It is best to view this, conduct the proof independently, and then plug in some numbers.

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SGT Ryals
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Quadratic Formula: PROOF

−𝑏± 𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
If 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, Then 𝑥 =
2𝑎
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𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0

Complete the square. Move the constant to the other side.

𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 = −𝑐

Remove the coefficient of x2.

𝑎𝑥 2 𝑏𝑥 −𝑐
+ =
𝑎 𝑎 𝑎
𝑏𝑥 𝑐
𝑥2 + = −
𝑎 𝑎
Add new constant to each side. (1/2 the coefficient of x)2.

2 2
2
𝑏𝑥 1 𝑏 𝑐 1 𝑏
𝑥 + + = − +
𝑎 2 𝑎 𝑎 2 𝑎

Simplify.

𝑏𝑥 𝑏2 𝑐 𝑏2
𝑥2 + + = − +
𝑎 4𝑎2 𝑎 4𝑎2

𝑏𝑥 𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐 + 𝑏 2
𝑥2 + + =
𝑎 4𝑎2 4𝑎2
Perfect square.

2
𝑏 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥+ =
2𝑎 4𝑎2
Properties of square roots. Take the square root of each side.

𝑏 2 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥+ =±
2𝑎 4𝑎 2

Simplify.

𝑏 ± 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥+ =
2𝑎 2𝑎

Solve for x.

± 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐 𝑏
𝑥= −
2𝑎 2𝑎
The QUADRATIC FORMLA.

−𝑏 ± 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥=
2𝑎
Proof complete.

-Sgt Ryals, USMC

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