Identify Coefficients in the Quadratic Equation: x²+4x-5=0

a = coefficient of x²

b = coefficient of x

c = coefficient of the independent number

$x^2+4x-5=0$

What are the components of the equation?

The quadratic equation we have is $x^2 + 4x - 5 = 0$.

We'll compare this with the general form of a quadratic equation: $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$.

1. Identify $a$: The coefficient of $x^2$ in the given equation is $1$. Therefore, $a = 1$.

2. Identify $b$: The coefficient of $x$ in the given equation is $4$. Therefore, $b = 4$.

3. Identify $c$: The constant term in the given equation is $-5$. Therefore, $c = -5$.

Thus, the components of the equation are:

• $a = 1$
• $b = 4$
• $c = -5$

The correct answer to this problem, matching choice id 3, is:

$a=1$ $b=4$ $c=-5$