When solving this quadratic by using the quadratic formula what are the values of a, b, and c? 5x^2 + 12x = 8

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To solve the quadratic equation \(5x^2 + 12x = 8\) using the quadratic formula, we first need to express it in the standard form of a quadratic equation, which is \(ax^2 + bx + c = 0\).

Starting from the original equation:

\[ 5x^2 + 12x - 8 = 0 \]

Now, we can identify the coefficients \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\):

  • \(a = 5\)
  • \(b = 12\)
  • \(c = -8\)

So, the values are:

  • \(a = 5\)
  • \(b = 12\)
  • \(c = -8\)