The quadratic 4x^2 + 6x - 3 can be written in the form a(x + b)^2 + c, where a, b, and c are constants. What is a + b + c?
4 ( x^2 + 1.5 x ) - 3 'Complete the square for x'
4 ( x + .75)^2 - 2.25 - 3
4 ( x + .75)^2 - 5.25 continue.............