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____ Basically, for this method of “completing the square” of a quad equation “x^2 + bx + c = 0”, purposely choose to square (x + b/2) then, minus away the (b/2)^2
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Must read every word in the question stem. Many a times question setters plant clues in the question stem but deliberately NOT INDICATE them in the diagram. Many students do not read the entire question; they would rather do the most unwise act: making assumptions!