Question

Part 2

Answer 1

GIVEN:

• Equation :— x² - 4x + 5

ANSWER:

In "Diamond method", bottom slot is filled by the 'b' or coefficient of x.

And here, a = 1; b = - 4; c = 5.

So, Correct choice - [A] - 4.

NOTE: See picture attached.

Answer 2

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Answer:

  a.  -4

Step-by-step explanation:

When using the "diamond method" for factoring quadratics, the bottom number is the coefficient of the linear term. In this quadratic, it is -4.

The bottom number is -4.