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  • 22-01-2017
  • Mathematics
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Write the quadratic equation in general form and then choose the value of "b." (2x - 1)(x + 5) = 0 9 10 11

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apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 22-01-2017
ax^2+bx+c=0

expanded, that is the x term

in
(ax+c)(dx+e), the coefient of the b term is cd+ae
so

(2x-1)(1x+5)
the b term is (-1)(1)+(2)(5)=-1+10=9

b is 9
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annikavance17
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  • 06-04-2022

Answer: b=9

Step-by-step explanation:

ax²+bx+c=0

(ax+b)(cx+d)=0

if we expand it, we get

acx²+bcx+adx+bd=0

b=(bc+ad)

(2x-1)(1x+5)

b=bc+ad=(-1*1+2*5)=-1+10=9

b=9

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