SOLUTION: If x = 1 and x = -8, then form a quadratic equation whose solution are these values. Would I begin by saying y=(x+1)*(x-8)=0. I am completely lost.

SOLUTION: If x = 1 and x = -8, then form a quadratic equation whose solution are these values. Would I begin by saying y=(x+1)*(x-8)=0. I am completely lost.

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Question 170754: If x = 1 and x = -8, then form a quadratic equation whose solution are these values.
Would I begin by saying y=(x+1)*(x-8)=0. I am completely lost.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
just reverse the process..if you have x=1 then what does it take to get x to equal zero.....subtract 1 from each side..x-1=0 do the same for x=-8...only this time you have to add 8...x+8=0

so we have or or
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