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Question 81

Write x2−4x+1x^2 - 4x + 1x2−4x+1 in the form (x+a)2+b(x + a)^2 + b(x+a)2+b where a a\,a and b b\,b are integers, and hence write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of y=x2−4x+1y = x^2 - 4x + 1y=x2−4x+1

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Completing the Square Questions

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

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