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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the value of the coefficient "b" when the quadratic equation y = (3x − 5)(2x + 3) is written in standard form? 19 6 −15 −1

sam (.sam.):

Expand the brackets then the "b" will be the coefficient of "x" ax^2+bx+c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i tried that but all it gives me is -9

sam (.sam.):

(3x − 5)(2x + 3) 6x^2+9x-10x-15 So, 9-10=?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-1 i so didnt get that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks for the help though

sam (.sam.):

Just use PEMDAS to expand

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