Solving Quadratics by Completing the Square

Solving Quadratics by Completing the Square

Secondary 3

Solve the following equations by completing the square, giving your answers correct to \(2\) decimal places.

  1. \({{x}^{2}}+3x-6=0\)
  2. \({{x}^{2}}-5x-3=0\)
  3. \(5x-{{x}^{2}}+4=0\)

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Answer:(i) x = 1.37 or -4.37; (ii) x = 5.54 or -0.54; (iii) x = 5.70 or -0.70.

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