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1.2.5 Completing the square

Expanding a squared bracket gives [...]\text{[...]}[...].

A

The outside multiplier 333 applies to the correction.

B

For y=a(x−h)2+ky=a(x-h)^2+ky=a(x−h)2+k, the turning point is (h,k)\boxed{(h,k)}(h,k)​.

C

−2(x−2)2+9-2(x-2)^2+9−2(x−2)2+9

D

Expanding a squared bracket gives (x+p)2=x2+2px+p2\boxed{(x+p)^2=x^2+2px+p^2}(x+p)2=x2+2px+p2​.

1.2.5 Completing the square Flashcards

  1. A Level
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Flashcards for OCR A Level Maths 1.2.5 Completing the square, covering the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 21 cards, matched to the OCR A Level Maths (H240) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 50% of marks at A Level Maths, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.