SOLUTION: Transform the expression below into normal form. For what values of b is the coefficient of x equal to zero? (x^2+2x+b) (x^2+2x-5)

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Question 1177557: Transform the expression below into normal form. For what values of b is
the coefficient of x equal to zero?
(x^2+2x+b) (x^2+2x-5)

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
...multiply
....rearrange
.....group terms with


the coefficient of will be only equal to zero if
check:


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