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Quadratics - express in the form a (x+b)^2 +c

2x^2 +4x +3
Original post by M12S
2x^2 +4x +3


What have you tried so far?
2(x+1)^2 +1
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Original post by Mr Moon Man
2(x+1)^2 +1


Thanks that's what I got but i wasn't sure.
What about 2x^2 +2x-1.
Is 2 (x+1/2)^2 -1 1/2 correct ?
Original post by M12S
Thanks that's what I got but i wasn't sure.
What about 2x^2 +2x-1.
Is 2 (x+1/2)^2 -1 1/2 correct ?


Yes, that's correct

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