Why Is My Quadratic Equation Conversion Incorrect?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a participant's attempt to convert a quadratic equation into standard form, specifically addressing the equation 300 = (x+3)(x+2)(1). The focus is on identifying errors in the conversion process and clarifying the correct formulation.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about their conversion of the equation, resulting in x^2 + 5x - 294 = 0.
  • Another participant points out a potential typo in the original dimensions of the sides, suggesting they should be x and x+5, and that the corrected sides should be x-2 and x+3.
  • A third participant notes that the thread should be reposted in a homework forum with the appropriate template.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the correct conversion of the equation, and there is disagreement regarding the original dimensions of the sides.

SunnyBoy123
N9E83
Ok so what am I doing wrong, when i try to put equation 300 = (x+3)(x+2)(1) into Stanford form I get x^2 + 5x - 294 = 0.
 
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There's a typo. If the sides were originally x and x+5, afterwards they are x-2 (not x+2) and x+3.
 
This is homework. Please repost in a homework forum, with the template correctly filled out.

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