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6 April, 06:19

Write the quadratic equation in general form and then choose the value of "b."

(2x - 1) (x + 6) = 0

a.-4

b. 11

c. 12

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  1. 6 April, 06:44
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    The answer is b. 11.

    You can find this by multiplying the two parenthesis together. In order to do this, you can use a multiplying process known as FOIL (First, Outer, Inner, Last), where you multiply parts of the parenthesis in this order to make sure you do so properly.

    First Numbers:

    2x * x = 2x^2

    Outer Numbers:

    2x * 6 = 12x

    Inner Numbers:

    -1 * x = - 1x

    Last Numbers:

    -1*6 = - 6

    Now place them all in that order and simplify.

    2x^2 + 12x - x - 6 - --> simplify x terms

    2x^2 + 11x - 6

    Since the middle term (the one with the x value) has a coefficient of 11, that gives us a b value of 11.
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