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Write the quadratic equation in general form. What is the value of b2 - 4ac? 1 = 2x2 + 7x

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If 1 = 2x² + 7x

then 2x² + 7x - 1 = 0

From that equation, b = 7, a = 2 and c = - 1

- 4ac = (7)² - 4 (2) (-1)
= 49 + 8
= 57

∴ The equation has two real roots
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Answer:

The general form of quadratic equation is 2x² + 7x - 1 = 0 and value of b² - 4ac is 57 .

Explanation:

The standard form of quadratic equation is ax² + bx + c = 0

Where a, b, and c being constants, or numerical coefficients and x is an variable.

As given the expression

1 = 2x2 + 7x

Simplify the above

2x² + 7x - 1 = 0

This is general form of quadratic equation .

a = 2 , b = 7 , c = -1

Putting all these values in the formula

= b² - 4ac

= 7 × 7 - 4 × 2 × -1

= 49 + 8

= 57

Therefore the general form of quadratic equation is 2x² + 7x - 1 = 0 and value of b² - 4ac is 57 .

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