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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When the quadratic equation y = (x - 5)(2x + 3) is written in standard form, what is the value of the coefficient "b"? a.7 b.-7 c. 2 d.-15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

THANKS!(:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the answer is def. d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are you sure?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep the quadratic becomes 2x^2-7x-15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks so much(:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so, b= -7 not -15 @kevsturge

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the standard form is ax^2+bx+c=y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oops that's correct b=-7 I stated the c coeff answer is -7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol thanks (:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

he he another lesson in read the question :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c;

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