Identify the value of a, b, and c then solve each equation for x of x^(2) - 86 = -50

Question

Identify the value of a, b, and c then solve each equation for x of
`x^(2)` - 86 = -50

Answer 1

Answer: a = 1, b = 0, c = -36

Explanation:

Move everything to one side so zero is on the other side.

Then you have it in the form: ax² + bx + c = 0

x² - 86 = -50

+50 +50

x² - 36 = 0

Notice that there is no "x" term so its coefficient is zero.

1x² + 0x - 36 = 0

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a=1 b=0 c=-36