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Completing the Square

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Write 2x2+20x+422x^2 + 20x + 422x2+20x+42 in the form a(x+b)2+ca(x + b)^2 + ca(x+b)2+c where aaa, bbb, and c c\,c are integers.

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Hence, or otherwise, write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of y=2x2+20x+42y = 2x^2 + 20x + 42y=2x2+20x+42

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Completing the Square Questions

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56 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Maths Completing the Square. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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