SOLUTION: Quadratic Equations Write a quadratic equation with the given roots. a)5, and -2 b)-3 over 4, and -2 over 3

Question 177834: Quadratic Equations
Write a quadratic equation with the given roots.
a)5, and -2
b)-3 over 4, and -2 over 3
Found 2 solutions by Mathtut, solver91311:
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I will do a) and let you do b)
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We know that roots take the form of x-k=0 where k is a root
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so (x-5)(x-(-2)=0
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is our quadratic equation
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now for b)
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-3/4 is one root and -2/3 the other
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so you would start out (x+(3/4))(x+(2/3)) and go from there
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

a) Given roots are 5 and -2, therefore and

If , then

and

If , then

Now you have the two factors for your quadratic:

Using FOIL:

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Do the other one the same way. Hint: so so

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