The sum of two numbers is negative twenty-three. One number is seven less than the other. Find the numbers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one no. =x

Therefore,other no. =x-7

According to question,

x+x-7= -23

2x=-23+7

x=-16/2

x=-8

answer: standard form is ax^2 + bx + c = 0

step-by-step explanation:

standard form is ax^2 + bx + c = 0

(2x + 1)(x - 2) = 0

distribute to get into standard form

2x^2 - 4x + x - 2 = 0

2x^2 - 3x - 2 = 0

a = 2, b= -3, c = -2

a is your answer