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Maths4U Original · 9709 Pure 1

Completing the square and range

Check a short answer, use a hint, then study the reasoning. These checks assess the final answer; use the exam-style problems to practise written explanations.

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Recall · M4U-P1-QP-QUADRATICS-COMPLETING-SQUARE-01

complete square

Maths4U Original · Short practice

Write \(x^2-10x+8=(x-p)^2+q\), where \(p>0\). Enter \(p\).

Enter one number or fraction. Round decimals to at least six decimal places when needed.

Method · M4U-P1-QP-QUADRATICS-COMPLETING-SQUARE-02

scaled square

Maths4U Original · Short practice

Find the minimum value of \(2x^2+12x+23\).

Enter one number or fraction. Round decimals to at least six decimal places when needed.

Apply · M4U-P1-QP-QUADRATICS-COMPLETING-SQUARE-03

negative leading coefficient

Maths4U Original · Short practice

Find the maximum value of \(-3x^2+12x-7\).

Enter one number or fraction. Round decimals to at least six decimal places when needed.

Check understanding · M4U-P1-QP-QUADRATICS-COMPLETING-SQUARE-04

interpret completed square

Maths4U Original · Short practice

How many real roots does \(4(x-2)^2+7=6\) have?

Choose one answer.

Your answer

Fresh review variant · M4U-P1-QP-VAR-QUADRATICS-COMPLETING-SQUARE-01

complete square

Maths4U Original · Short practice

Write \(x^2-8x+3=(x-p)^2+q\), where \(p>0\). Find \(p\).

Enter one number or fraction. Round decimals to at least six decimal places when needed.

Fresh review variant · M4U-P1-QP-VAR-QUADRATICS-COMPLETING-SQUARE-02

scaled square

Maths4U Original · Short practice

Find the minimum of \(3x^2+12x+19\).

Enter one number or fraction. Round decimals to at least six decimal places when needed.

Fresh review variant · M4U-P1-QP-VAR-QUADRATICS-COMPLETING-SQUARE-03

negative leading coefficient

Maths4U Original · Short practice

Find the maximum of \(-2x^2+8x\).

Enter one number or fraction. Round decimals to at least six decimal places when needed.

Fresh review variant · M4U-P1-QP-VAR-QUADRATICS-COMPLETING-SQUARE-04

interpret completed square

Maths4U Original · Short practice

How many distinct real roots does \(-2(x+3)^2+7=7\) have?

Enter one number or fraction. Round decimals to at least six decimal places when needed.

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