Question

Let a=x^2+4. rewrite the following equation I terms of a and set it to equal zero.

(x^2+4)^2+32=12x^2+48

In resulting equation what is the coefficient of the a term?___

In the resulting equation, what is the constant? ____

Answer 1

1) -12

2) 32

Explanation:

Answer 2

`(x^2+4)^2+32=12x^2+48\\\\(x^2+4)^2+32=12(x^2+4)\\\\a^2+32=12a\\\\\boxed{a^2-12a+32=0}`

so:

In resulting equation what is the coefficient of the a term? -12

In the resulting equation, what is the constant? 32