What is the value of "a" in the following quadratic? (Make sure the equation is in standard form: ax² + bx+c=0) x^2 + 28 = -11x

ShintoTuna asked Apr 13, 2023

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What is the value of "a" in the following quadratic? (Make sure the equation is in

standard form: ax² + bx+c=0)
x^2 + 28 = -11x

ShintoTuna asked Apr 13, 2023

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Answer: a= -
(b)/(x) -
(c)/(x2)

Explanation:

1. Move all terms not containing
$\alpha$ to the right side of the equation.

$\alpha$
x^(2) =-bx-c

2. Divide each term in
$\alpha x^(2)$ =-bx-c by
x^(2) and simplify.

a= -
(b)/(x) -
(c)/(x^(2) )

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