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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When the quadratic equation y = (x − 3)(4x + 2) is written in standard form, what is the value of the coefficient "b?"

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

Distribute y = x*4x + x*2 + -3*4x + -3*2

hero (hero):

-12x + 2x = -10x

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

b is the 2nd coefficient, goes with the x

hero (hero):

b = -10

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