Question

express 5-2x-x^2 in the form of p-(x+q)^2 where p and q are constant
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

- x² - 2x + 5

=> -x² - 2x + 6 - 1

=> 6 - x² - 2x - 1

=> 6 - ( x² + 2x + 1)

=> 6 - (x + 1)²

p = 6, q = 1