SOLUTION: in ax^2+bx+c form, what is x^2+4x+8=5x+18

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Question 342738: in ax^2+bx+c form, what is x^2+4x+8=5x+18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2%2B4x%2B8=5x%2B18 Start with the given equation.


x%5E2%2B4x%2B8-5x-18=0 Get every term to the left side.


x%5E2-x-10=0 Combine like terms.


Now the equation is in ax%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc=0 form where a=1, b=-1 and c=-10


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