Write x2+6x+2x^2 + 6x + 2x2+6x+2 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.
Hence, or otherwise, write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of y=x2+6x+2y = x^2 + 6x + 2y=x2+6x+2
Practise OCR GCSE Maths Completing the Square with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 56 questions, matched to the OCR GCSE Maths (J560) specification and written in the written papers style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.