Question

Express 2x^2+8x+3 in the form 2(x+p)^2+q

Answer 1

Answer:

2(x + 2)² - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

2x² + 8x + 3

To obtain the required form use the method of completing the square.

The coefficient of the x² term must be 1, thus factor 2 out of 2x² + 8x

= 2(x² + 4x) + 3

add/subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term)² to x² + 4x

= 2(x² + 2(2)x + 4 - 4) + 3

= 2(x + 2)² - 8 + 3

= 2(x + 2)² - 5

with p = 2 and q = - 5