9709 P13 - Nov 2020 - Q1 - 4 marks
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(a) Express \(x^2+6x+5\) in the form \((x+a)^2+b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants. [2]
(b) The curve \(y=x^2\) is transformed to \(y=x^2+6x+5\). Describe fully the transformation(s). [2]
