Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula - Exercise Set - Page 494: 76a

Answer

The given set of values is an incorrect substitution for $a, b, $ and $c$ in the standard form $ax^2+bx+c=0$ because $b=1$ and $c=5$.

Work Step by Step

RECALL: The standard form of a quadratic equation is $ax^2+bx+c=0$ Write the given quadratic in equation in standard form to obtain: $x^2+5=-x \\x^2+5+x=-x+x \\x^2+5+x=0 \\x^2+x+5=0$ The quadratic equation above has: $a=1, b=1, c=5$ Thus, the given set of values is an incorrect substitution for $a, b, $ and $c$ in the standard form $ax^2+bx+c=0$.
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