Consider the quadratic function. f of p is equal to p squared minus 8 p minus 5 What are the values of the coefficients and the constant in the function?
Answer
A
A is equal to 1 , b is equal to negative 8 , c is equal to negative 5
B
A is equal to 1 , b is equal to negative 5 , c is equal to negative 8
C
A is equal to negative 1 , b is equal to negative 5 , c is equal to 8
D
A is equal to negative 1 , b is equal to negative 8 , c is equal to negative 5
Explanation
A quadratic in standard form is f(p) = ap² + bp + c. Comparing this with f(p) = p² − 8p − 5 gives a = 1, b = −8, and c = −5. Choice A lists those values.
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