What does a and c stand for in the quadratic function Ax^2+bx+c
Sorry, that's what it asked me on my review so I just retyped what it said.
In the quadratic function Ax^2 + bx + c, the letters a, b, and c represent coefficients that determine the shape, position, and behavior of the quadratic curve.
- The coefficient "a" represents the coefficient of the quadratic term (x^2). It determines whether the graph of the quadratic function opens upward (a > 0) or downward (a < 0). Additionally, a larger value of "a" means a steeper curve.
- The coefficient "b" corresponds to the coefficient of the linear term (x). It controls the horizontal shift of the parabola and affects whether the graph is symmetric with respect to the y-axis.
- Lastly, the constant term "c" represents the y-intercept of the quadratic function. It indicates the point where the parabola intersects the y-axis.
To get the values of a, b, and c in a specific quadratic function, you can identify the coefficients by comparing the equation to the general form Ax^2 + bx + c.
e.g.
in 5x^2 + 7x - 18
a=5
b=7
c=-18
Your question is poorly worded
a stands for the coefficient of the x^2 term
b stands for the coefficient of the x term
c stand for the constant