How do you calculate the constant inside the square bracket when completing the square for x2+bxx^2 + bxx2+bx?
Negate the coefficient bbb.
Halve the coefficient bbb.
Double the coefficient bbb.
Square the coefficient bbb.
Flashcards for CIE IGCSE Maths Completing the Square, covering the key terms, formulae and methods you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended). 1 card, matched to the CIE IGCSE Maths (0580) specification.