Which statement is true about the quadratic equation 8x2 - 5x + 3 = 0?

a.) The constant term is 8.

b.) The constant term is - 5.

c.) The leading coefficient is 8.

d.) The leading coefficient is - 5.

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Meghan Lloyd

Mathematics

6 January, 09:10

Which statement is true about the quadratic equation 8x2 - 5x + 3 = 0?

a.) The constant term is 8.

b.) The constant term is - 5.

c.) The leading coefficient is 8.

d.) The leading coefficient is - 5.

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Sergio Lamb · Answer 1

Evaluating the given polynomial, 8x^2 - 5x + 3 = 0, 8 and - 5 are the numerical coefficients of the leading and second terms, respectively. The constant is 3. Thus, the answer for this item is letter c which states that the leading coefficient is 8.

Which statement is true about the quadratic equation 8x2 - 5x + 3 = 0?a.) The constant term is 8.b.) The constant term is - 5.c.) The leading coefficient is 8.d.) The leading coefficient is - 5.

Which statement is true about the quadratic equation 8x2 - 5x + 3 = 0?

a.) The constant term is 8.

b.) The constant term is - 5.

c.) The leading coefficient is 8.

d.) The leading coefficient is - 5.