SOLUTION: The roots of the equation {{{x^2+bx+c=0}}} are 6 and -2.Find the values of b and c

Question 1022602: The roots of the equation are 6 and -2.Find the values of b and c
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, rothauserc:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
and simplify and compare to .
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-6)(x+2) = x^2 -4x -12
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b = -4
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c = -12
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