Identify the correct list of coefficients for the quadratic expression: 3x^2 + 5x − 12.

Question

A) 3x^2, 5x, -12
B) 3, 5
C) 3, 5, -12
D) 3x^2, 5x

Answer 1

The coefficients of the quadratic expression \(3x^2 + 5x - 12\) are the numerical factors in front of each term.

• The coefficient of \(x^2\) is 3.
• The coefficient of \(x\) is 5.
• The constant term (which is \(x^0\)) is -12.

Therefore, the correct list of coefficients for the quadratic expression is:

C) 3, 5, -12.