Completing Square and quadratics

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The discussion revolves around solving quadratic equations using the method of completing the square. The original poster presents several quadratic equations and seeks clarification on the concepts of monic and non-monic equations, as well as guidance on the completing the square method.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants discuss the definitions of monic and non-monic equations, with one participant seeking more detailed explanations of their notes and the completing the square method. There are suggestions to refer to textbooks or online resources for additional information.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants expressing varying levels of understanding. Some have pointed out the need for more detailed explanations, while others suggest looking up resources for clarification. There is no explicit consensus on the best approach to take yet.

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Participants mention the lack of detail in their notes and the challenges faced when searching for information online. The original poster has not provided any attempts at solutions, indicating a need for foundational understanding before proceeding.

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Homework Statement


Solve for x
Q1. 4x^2-9=0
Q2. x^2+11x+28=0
Q3. x^2+4x+3=0
Q4. 2y^2+y-1=0
Q5. 6x^2-x-1=0


Homework Equations


What are non-monic and monic equations?
How do I use the "Completing the square method"?
Could you please show me the working out you did?

The Attempt at a Solution


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Thanks for the help
 
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You surely have some notes on this, or a chapter in your textbook that explains this? For really general questions like this, if you seriously can't find anything in your notes or textbook, its very simple to search terms like "monic" and "completing the square" into Google! We are here for specific help, when you are stuck on a question that you have given a serious attempt to!
 
yes, there are notes, but i didn't completely understand them as the lacked detail, even if you could post the method, that would be fine... google hasnt been much of a help
 

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