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Completing the Square

Write $x^2 - 4x + 1$ in the form $x + a)^2 + b$ where $a\,$ and $b\,$ are integers.

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Hence, or otherwise, write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of $y = x^2 - 4x + 1$

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Hence, or otherwise, solve $x^2 - 4x + 1 = 0$ , giving your answers in exact form.

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Completing the Square Questions

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

Completing the Square

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Write $x^2 - 4x + 1$ in the form $x + a)^2 + b$ where $a\,$ and $b\,$ are integers.

[2]

Hence, or otherwise, write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of $y = x^2 - 4x + 1$

[1]

Hence, or otherwise, solve $x^2 - 4x + 1 = 0$ , giving your answers in exact form.

[2]

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