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For all values of x,
x² + 6x - 2 = (x+p)² + q
Find the value of p and the value of q.

User Laziale
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Explanation:


{x}^(2) + 6x - 2 = {x}^(2) + 2px + {p}^(2) + q


2p = 6


{p}^(2) + q = - 2


p = 3


{3}^(2) + q = - 2


q = - 11

p=3, q=-11

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