Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

$x^2+8x+10=(x+p)^2+q$
(a)[2]

Find the values of $p$ and $q$.

(b)[2]

Solve $x^2+8x+10=30$.

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