Question

What is the coefficient and the constant of 5x+2-3x^2

Answer 1

`5x+2-3x^2`

Factor -1 out of the expression:

`-1(3x^2-5x-2)`

the coefficient of x² is 3 and the constant term is -2. The product of 3 and -2 is -6. The factors of -6 which sum to -5 are 1 and -6. Therefore: