SOLUTION: -x^2=-5x+20?? give the values of a,b,and c for each equation (rewrite each equation in the form ax^2+bx+c=0 if necessary thanks so much for the help!!!

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Question 642219: -x^2=-5x+20??
give the values of a,b,and c for each equation (rewrite each equation in the form ax^2+bx+c=0 if necessary thanks so much for the help!!!

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x^2=-5x+20
adding x^2 to both sides:
0 = x^2-5x+20
or
x^2-5x+20 = 0
.
it is now in the form of:
ax^2+bx+c=0
.
From inspection then,
a is 1
b is -5
c is 20