To find the numbers $a$, $b$, and $c$ in a quadratic equation, which looks like this:

$$y = ax^2 + bx + c$$

you can follow these simple steps:

1. Standard Form: Make sure your equation is written in the right way.
2. Identify Coefficients:
   • Coefficient $a$: This is the number in front of $x^2$.
   • Coefficient $b$: This is the number in front of $x$.
   • Constant $c$: This is the number that does not have $x$ with it.

For example, in the equation $y = 2x^2 + 3x + 5$, you can find:

• $a$ equals 2,
• $b$ equals 3,
• and $c$ equals 5.

So, just look at your equation and you'll easily spot these numbers!