Question

Select the term that describes the linear portion in this quadratic equation 7x^2-12x+16=0

A) -12x
B) 7x^2
C) 16

Answer 1

For this case we have by definition, that a quadratic equation is of the form:

`ax ^ 2 + bx + c = 0`

Where:

`ax ^ 2`: It is the quadratic term

`bx`: It's the linear term

c: It is the independent term

We have the following equation:

`7x ^ 2-12x + 16 = 0`

So:

`7x ^ 2:` It is the quadratic term

`-12x:` It is the linear term

16: It is the independent term

Answer:

Option A

Answer 2

A) -12x

Explanation:

The linear portion has the variable x with power 1. It is the term -12x.