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The quadratic formula is derived from the process of completing the square on a quadratic equation. This method involves adding a constant to both sides of the equation to create a perfect square trinomial on one side of the equation. | The quadratic formula is derived from the process of completing the square on a quadratic equation. This method involves adding a constant to both sides of the equation to create a perfect square trinomial on one side of the equation. | ||
[[Image:Detail-77721.jpg|thumb|center|A step-by-step derivation of the quadratic formula from the general quadratic equation.]] | [[Image:Detail-77721.jpg|thumb|center|A step-by-step derivation of the quadratic formula from the general quadratic equation.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-77722.jpg|thumb|center|A step-by-step derivation of the quadratic formula from the general quadratic equation.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Applications == | == Applications == | ||