Question

The following equation 3x - 5y + 8 = 0, when compared with the general form ax + by + c = 0, the values of a, b and c will be ___ respectively.

• A. -3, -5 and -8
• B. 3, -5 and -8
• C. 3, -5 and 8
• D. -3, -5 and 8

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3, -5 and 8

The following equation 3x - 5y + 8 = 0, when compared with the general form ax + by + c = 0, gives us:-
coefficient of x = a = 3
coefficient of y = b = -5
constant = c = 8
$\therefore$ The value of a, b and c is 3, -5 and 8 respectively.