In a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, what does the term 'b' represent?

Practice Questions

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In a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, what does the term 'b' represent?
  1. The coefficient of x^2
  2. The constant term
  3. The coefficient of x
  4. The product of the roots

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, what does the term 'b' represent?
  • Step 1: Understand that a quadratic equation is in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
  • Step 2: Identify the parts of the equation: 'a' is the coefficient of x^2, 'b' is the coefficient of x, and 'c' is the constant term.
  • Step 3: Focus on the term 'b'. It is the number that is multiplied by the variable x.
  • Step 4: Recognize that 'b' affects the slope of the line when the quadratic equation is graphed.
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