SOLUTION: Write the quadratic equation with a lead coefficient of 1 whose roots are (-1/2) and (4/5).

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Question 66821This question is from textbook Advanced mathematics
: Write the quadratic equation with a lead coefficient of 1 whose roots are (-1/2) and (4/5).This question is from textbook Advanced mathematics

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X^2-.3X-.4=0
(X+.5)(X-.8)=0
X+.5=0
X=-.5 OR -1/2 SOLUTION
X-.8=0
X=.8 OR 4/5 SOLUTION