Question

When the quadratic equation y = (x − 5)(2x + 3) is written in standard form, what is the value of the coefficient "b"?

7
−7
2
−15

Answer 1

first expand it:
y=2x^2-7x-15

Answer 2

the general form of a quadratic is ax^2 + bx + c
therefore b is -7

Answer 3

Ohhh I get it. Thanks! @CrashOnce