In the quadratic expression \(-2x^2 + 3x - 8\), we can identify the coefficients, terms, and constants as follows:
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Terms: The expression consists of three terms:
- \(-2x^2\) (the quadratic term)
- \(3x\) (the linear term)
- \(-8\) (the constant term)
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Coefficients: The coefficients of the terms are:
- The coefficient of \(x^2\) (quadratic term) is \(-2\).
- The coefficient of \(x\) (linear term) is \(3\).
- The constant term \(-8\) does not have a variable associated with it but can be considered the constant.
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Constant: The constant in the expression is \(-8\).
In summary:
- Coefficients:
- Quadratic term: \(-2\)
- Linear term: \(3\)
- Constant: \(-8\)
- Terms: \(-2x^2\), \(3x\), \(-8\)