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is my answer to the first question correct? and how do I do part (ii) of the question, any help appreciated, thank you!

g(x)=x2+8x+15
(i) Write down an expression for g(2x)
2x^2+16x+15
(ii) Solve g(2x) = 0
?????
Reply 1
Original post by kittymityyy
is my answer to the first question correct? and how do I do part (ii) of the question, any help appreciated, thank you!

g(x)=x2+8x+15
(i) Write down an expression for g(2x)
2x^2+16x+15
(ii) Solve g(2x) = 0
?????


a) Check the quadratic term.
b) Means solve the quadratic = 0 (or find the roots) from part a)
(edited 2 years ago)
Original post by mqb2766
a) Check the quadratic term.
b) Means solve the quadratic = 0 (or find the roots) from part a)

a) 4x^2 + 16x + 15
b) x = 1.5 or x = -2.5
Reply 3
Original post by kittymityyy
a) 4x^2 + 16x + 15
b) x = 1.5 or x = -2.5

how did you work out the roots - check the sign?
As a reflection, how are they related to the roots of the original quadratic?
(edited 2 years ago)

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