Question

Write the quadric equation in standard form and then choose the value of "b" (2x-1) (x+5)=0

Answer 1

2x² + 9x - 5 = 0

b = 9

Explanation:

(2x - 1) (x + 5) = 0

Expand

2x² + 10x - x - 5 = 0

Simplify

2x² + 9x - 5 = 0

b = 9