complete the square by rewriting x^2+6x-15 in the form (x+p)^2-q

To complete the square the first thing you must do is divide the coefficient (number in front) x by 2 to give (x+3)^2We must then expand out (x+3)^2 which can be done by writing it as (x+3)(x+3) then using the foil method to give x^2+6x+9 In order to complete the square we must now subtract 9 from -15 to give -24. The final answer can now be written as (x+3)^2-24

Answered by Lamees A. Maths tutor

3545 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

P has coordinates (3,4), Q has coordinate (a,b), a line perpendicular to PQ has equation 3x+2y=7. Find an expression for b in terms of a


How to differentiate 9x^2+ 4x-7=0


A four sided pyramid, with a vertical height of 10cm and the base 4cmx4cm is placed on the top of a cylinder with radius 1.5cm and a height of 15cm. What is the exposed surface area?


Solve the Simultaneous equation: 4x+y=25, x-3y=13


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences