Solving by Completing: Real-world Applications in Architecture & Design

Mathematics
Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on solving quadratics by completing the square, with real-world architecture and design contexts to enhance understanding.

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Solving by Completing: Real-world Applications in Architecture & Design

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Solve for x: x^2 + 6x + 5 = 0 by completing the square.
[2 marks]
2.
Complete the square to solve: x^2 - 4x = 1.
[2 marks]
3.
Express the quadratic x^2 + 8x + 7 in completed square form.
[3 marks]
4.
Fluency & Practice: Solve x^2 + 10x + 16 = 0 by completing the square.
[2 marks]
5.
Problem Solving & Reasoning: A designer wants to create a parabolic arch with the equation y = x^2 + 4x + 3. Find the vertex form and determine the maximum height of the arch.
[4 marks]
6.
Construct a quadratic in standard form that models a bridge arch reaching height 5 at x = 2, with the vertex at (2, 5).
[3 marks]
7.
Solve by completing the square: 2x^2 + 8x + 6 = 0.
[2 marks]
8.
A rectangular window's dimensions are modeled by the quadratic equation 3x^2 + 12x + 4 = 0. Find the width that maximizes the window's size using completing the square.
[4 marks]
9.
Challenge & Extension: The height of an architectural arch is modeled by y = -x^2 + 6x + 2. Find the maximum height and the x-coordinate where it occurs.
[3 marks]
10.
Error Analysis: A student attempts to solve x^2 + 4x + 3 = 0 by completing the square, but forgets to balance the equation after adding 4 inside the parentheses. Identify and correct the mistake.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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