Question

Simplify the following expression: (5x2 + 3x + 4) − (2x2 + 7x − 1). If the final answer is written in the form Ax2 + Bx + C, what is the value of B (the coefficient in front of x)?

Write only the numeric value (no variables should be typed in your response).

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

3x + 2x2 + 4 = 5

3x + 2x2 + 4 – 5 = 5 – 5

First be sure that the right side of the equation is 0. In this case, all you need to do is subtract 5 from both sides.

3x + 2x2 – 1 = 0

2x2 + 3x – 1 = 0

Simplify, and write the terms with the exponent on the variable in descending order.

2x2

+

3x

–

1

=

0

↓

↓

↓

ax2

bx

c

a = 2, b = 3, c = −1

Now that the equation is in standard form, you can read the values of a, b, and c from the coefficients and constant. Note that since the constant 1 is subtracted, c must be negative.

Answer

2x2 + 3x – 1 = 0; a = 2, b = 3, c = −1

Explanation: