Complete the square for . Which expression is equal to it?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Factor from the terms: .
- Step 2: , so the expression is .
- Step 3: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : does not halve the coefficient inside the bracket. : subtracts instead of for the squared term. : has the wrong sign inside the bracket.
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