Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra intermediate Problem If we express 2x2+6x+11 in the form a(x−h)2+k, then what is h? Solution — click to reveal We complete the square. First, we factor 2 out of the terms 2x2+6x to get 2(x2+3x). We can square x+3/2 to get x2+3x+9/4, so h=−23. Final answer -\frac{3}{2} ← Previous problem Next problem →