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2x^2-6x-20=0 value of a

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Answer:

a = 2

Explanation:

The equation 2x² - 6x - 20 = 0 is in standard form for a quadratic formula.

The general equation for standard form is: y = ax² + bx + c

Sometimes we make "y" => 0 when we are finding the roots (x-intercepts).

Notice "a" is attached to x² in the standard form.

In your question, the number attached to x² is 2.

a = 2

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