SOLUTION: Write a quadratic function whose roots are 2+√3 and 2-√3 and passes through the point (1,4). Write your final answer in the form of y = ax^2 + bx + c. Many thanks!

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Question 1066835: Write a quadratic function whose roots are 2+√3 and 2-√3 and passes through the point (1,4). Write your final answer in the form of y = ax^2 + bx + c.
Many thanks!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39627)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with .


Simplify the equation, but keep a factored.






The given point lets you calculate "a".

substitute the given point.




Put altogether and simplify.


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