Completing the Square

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Question 2

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Write $x^2 + 8x + 5$ 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 $y = x^2 + 8x + 5$

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Completing the Square Questions

IGCSE
Maths
Completing the Square

Practise Oxford AQA IGCSE Maths Completing the Square with exam-style questions for Core and Extended tier. 14 questions, matched to the Oxford AQA IGCSE Maths (9260) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Core: 1C and 2C; Extension: 1E and 2E) 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.