When (x^2+2x+5) is written in the form ((x+a)^2+b), what is (a+b)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (5)
(x^2+2x+5=(x+1)^2+4), so (a+b=5). Exam tip: complete the square and add the remaining constant.
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(5)
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(x^2+2x+5=(x+1)^2+4), so (a+b=5). Exam tip: complete the square and add the remaining constant.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Quadratic expressions.
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