Express 2x^2 +8x +7 in the form A(x+B)^2 + C, where A, B and C are constants

2x2+8x+7=2(x2+4)+7=2((x+2)2-4)+7=2(x+2)2-8+7=2(x+2)2-1A=2, B=2, C=-1

MC
Answered by Matilda C. Maths tutor

9463 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Differentiate x^3 − 3x^2 − 9x. Hence find the x-coordinates of the stationary points on the curve y = x^3 − 3x^2 − 9x


Prove that (1-cos2x)/sin(2x) = tan(x) where x ≠ nπ/2


Find the stationary points of the function f(x) = x^3+6x^2+2 and determine if they are local maximums or minimums.


Find R and a such that 7*cos(x)+3*sin(x)=Rcos(x-a)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning