Question

Part 2

If we used the quadratic expression below to complete a diamond, what value would go at the very BOTTOM of the diamond?
x^2 - 4x + 5
a. -4
b. 4
c. 1
d. 5

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

a. -4

Explanation:

When using the "diamond method" for factoring quadratics, the bottom number is the coefficient of the linear term. In this quadratic, it is -4.

The bottom number is -4.