Express x^2+3x+2 in the form (x+p)^2+q, where p and q are rational numbers.

 x2+3x+2 = (x+p)2+q (x+3/2)2 = x2+3x+9/4 x2+3x+2 = (x+3/2)2-9/4+2 x2+3x+2 = (x+3/2)2-1/4

RI
Answered by Ross I. Maths tutor

8171 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Sketch the graph y = 2sin(4x)


How do you find the equation of a line at a given point that is tangent to a circle?


If (x+1) is a factor of 2x^3+21x^2+54x+35, fully factorise 2x^3+21x^2+54x+35


Write 5x^2 + 30x + 36 in the form 5(x+A)^2+B where A and B are integers to be found.Then write the equation of symmetry for the graph of 5x^2 + 30x + 36


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