By completing the square, find in terms of the constant k k\,k the roots of the equation
x2+kx−6=0
x^2+kx-6=0
x2+kx−6=0
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Hence find the exact roots of the equation x2+4x−6=0x^2+4x-6=0x2+4x−6=0.
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Markscheme
2.2 Completing the Square Questions
6 exam-style questions on Edexcel AS Level Maths 2.2 Completing the Square. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.