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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?

 Oct 12, 2020
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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.............

 Oct 12, 2020

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