Identify the correct list of coefficients for the quadratic expression: -2x^2 + 3x -8

Question

A) -2, 3
B) -2x^2, 3x, -8
C) -2, 3, -8
D) -2x^2, 3x

Answer 1

The correct list of coefficients for the quadratic expression \(-2x^2 + 3x - 8\) is C) -2, 3, -8.

In detail:

• The coefficient of \(x^2\) is \(-2\).
• The coefficient of \(x\) is \(3\).
• The constant term is \(-8\).

So, the coefficients are \(-2\), \(3\), and \(-8\).