Algebra 1 · Chapter 11 · Lesson 11.4 · Printable PDF

Completing the Square, Leading Coefficient Not One Worksheet with Answer Key

7 problems on completing the square when the leading coefficient is not one: dividing first, fractions, equations with no real solution, vertex form by factoring out the coefficient, dam water depth, and fixing a worked answer. 2 pages, with a worked answer key.

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  1. Solve by completing the square, dividing by the leading coefficient first.
    2x^2 - 4x - 30 = 03x^2 + 18x = -154p^2 - 16p + 4 = 0
  2. Solve by completing the square where dividing brings in fractions.
    2x^2 + 7x = 43x^2 + x - 2 = 04x^2 - 12x + 7 = 0
  3. Solve by dividing by the whole leading coefficient, and say if there are no real solutions.
    -4x^2 + 4x + 3 = 0-2x^2 + 6x + 1 = 03x^2 + 6x + 9 = 0
  4. Write each expression in the form with a squared bracket by factoring out the leading coefficient.
    3x^2 + 12x + 74x^2 - 4x + 3-\dfrac{1}{2}x^2 + 3x - 1
  5. Dam water depth: use the monthly model to answer questions.
  6. Check a student's vertex form by substituting a value and find the error.
  7. Find b and c from the step of completing the square, then solve.

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