Chapter 12.3, Problem 11OE

To determine

To read: the equation $8x^2=3$ in standard form and tell what the values of a, b and c are.

Answer to Problem 11OE

The required answer is: the values are a = 8, b = 0 and c = - 3

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given equation: $8x^2=3$

Calculation:

The standard form of a quadratic equation is given by:

  $a{x}^2+bx+c=0$

  $\begin{array}{l}8x^2=3\\ 8x^2-3=3-3\end{array}$

(Subtract 3 from both sides)

  $8x^2-3=0$

(Simplify)

The equation is in standard form.

Hence, the values of a, b and c are:

  $\begin{array}{l}a=8\\ b=0\\ c=-3\end{array}$