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Question 70
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Write x2+12x−9x^2 + 12x - 9x2+12x−9 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.

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Hence, or otherwise, write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of y=x2+12x−9y = x^2 + 12x - 9y=x2+12x−9

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Completing the Square Questions

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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.

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