LEAP Algebra I Practice Test 2

10 free LEAP Algebra I practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.

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Expressing Mathematical Reasoning

Rafael is solving the quadratic equation $2 x^{2} - 12 x - 4 = 0$ by completing the square. He wants to rewrite the equation in the form $(x - p)^{2} = q$ , where $p$ and $q$ are constants, before he takes square roots.

Part A. When Rafael's equation is written in the form $(x - p)^{2} = q$ , what is the value of $q$ ?