How do you complete a square
If you are given the equation y = x2+4x+1 First you determine what is in the squareMake sure your x2 term has no coefficientFind half the coefficient of the x termThat is your bracket term in this case - (x+2)2Then expand this bracket and determine what the numerical component isAdd or take away to get original number in this case 22 = 4. 4-3=1Therefore y = (x+2)2-3This can be used to find the minimum of the quadraticBeing (-2,-3)
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