Question

The polynomial 8x2 – 8x + 2 – 5 + x is simplified to 8x2 – gx – h. What are the value of g and h?

g = –9 and h = 7
g = 9 and h = –3
g = –7 and h = 7
g = 7 and h = 3

Answer 1

Combine like terms: 8x^2 − 8x + 2 − 5 + x = 8x^2 − 7x − 3.
So 8x^2 − gx − h = 8x^2 − 7x − 3, hence g = 7 and h = 3.