Write in the form .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Take out 2 from the terms: .
- Step 2: Complete the square: .
Answer
.
Why not the others: : the extra from the square was ignored. : the sign of was wrong. : was not halved.
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