Q3 — Solve by completing the square

GCSE · Mathematics · Edexcel · A — Algebra

Question

(a) Write $x^2-6x+2$ in the form $(x-p)^2+q$ . (2 marks)
(b) Hence solve $x^2-6x+2=0$ , giving answers in surd form. (2 marks)

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