Question

Using modern methods, the first step in solving the quadratic equation x^2+7x=8 would be to put it in standard form by

Answer 1

x^2 +7x-8=0

Explanation:

If standard form means ax^2 + bx + c then this should be your answer as you need to set the equation equal to zero. Hope this is helpful :)

Answer 2

Answer: subtracting 8 from both sides, second solution is: -8

(Only edgenuiti answers)

Edit: won’t let me post if I spell edgenuiti right i know it’s with a y at the end