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2 marksCompleting the Square

CSEC Additional Mathematics · May/June 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 1(i)

The equation of a curve is given by y = x² + ax + 3, where a is a constant. This equation can also be written as y = (x + 4)² + b.

Find the value of a and of b.

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  1. 1(ii)Find the coordinates of the turning point of the curve.[1 mark]

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