Identify the coefficients based on the following equation
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Identify the coefficients based on the following equation
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The given quadratic function is .
Step 2: The standard form of a quadratic equation is .
Step 3: By matching the given quadratic function with the standard form:
- The coefficient of is , so .
- The coefficient of is , so .
- The constant term is , so .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is , , .
What is the value of the coefficient \( b \) in the equation below?
\( 3x^2+8x-5 \)
The coefficient includes the sign in front of it! Since we have , the coefficient b equals negative 3, not positive 3.
You might need to rearrange terms first! Always put the equation in order before identifying coefficients.
Yes! If there's no term, then b = 0. If there's no constant, then c = 0. But if a = 0, it's not a quadratic equation anymore!
Think alphabetically: 'a' goes with the highest power (), 'b' with the middle power (), and 'c' with no variable (constant).
The position in the equation doesn't matter - only the power of x! The coefficient of is always 'a', regardless of where it appears.
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