In your own words, explain how to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square ...

PROBLEM 1:

In your own words, explain how to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square. Demonstrate the process with your own example.

PROBLEM 2:

Describe the step-by-step process to solve radical equations. List each step and provide an explanation of how to complete each step with an example.

Problem 3:

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each method of solving quadratic equations. The methods are completing the square, quadratic formula and graphing.

Problem 4:

What is the discriminant and how is it used in solving quadratic equations.

Problem 5:

Write a quadratic function that has a positive discriminant, one with a negative discriminant, and one with a zero discriminant.