Question

Which shows the correct substitution of the values a, b, and c from the equation 1 = -2x + 3x2 + 1 into the quadratic

formula?

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

The first thing we need to do is to make sure our equation is in standard form. The given equation is not in standard form.

3x²-2x=0

Now that the equation is in standard form, we can find our A, B, C to see which quadratic equation is correct.

A=3

B=-2

C=0

We can automatically eliminate D because the first value is -3 when it is supposed to be -(-2). Also, the denominator is supposed to be 2a. We know that A=3. The denominator should be 2(3), not 2(-2).

Next, we can eliminate B and C. For the 4ac, we know it has to be 4(3)(0) because A=3 and C=0. B and C have given 4(3)(2) and 4(3)(1), respectively. This does not match A=3 and C=0.

Therefore, A is the correct answer.