Start with the quadratic equation in the form (ax^2 + bx + c = 0)
If (a neq 1), divide every term by (a)
Move the constant term to the other side of the equation
Take half of the coefficient of (x)
Square that value
Add the square to both sides of the equation
Rewrite the left side as a perfect square trinomial
Factor the perfect square trinomial into binomial form
Take the square root of both sides
Solve for (x)
Simplify the final answers