PC.GSR.5.2
Identify different conic sections in general form and complete the square to convert the equation of a conic section into standard form.
Example Problems
The equation of a circle is given below.
What is its center?
What is its center?
The equation of a circle is given below.
What is its center?
What is its center?
The equation of a circle is given below.
What is its center?
What is its center?
Khan Academy ResourcesSolving quadratics by completing the squareCompleting the square reviewCompleting the square (intermediate)Completing the squareSolve equations by completing the squareCompleting the square (intro)Worked example: completing the square (leading coefficient ≠ 1)Completing the squareWorked example: Completing the square (intro)Solving quadratics by completing the square: no solutionFinding the vertex of a parabola in standard formSolve by completing the square: Non-integer solutionsSolve by completing the square: Integer solutionsWorked example: Rewriting & solving equations by completing the squareWorked example: Rewriting expressions by completing the square

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