SOLUTION: Write a quadratic function having the given solutions: -5, 3 How do I do this?

Question 224707: Write a quadratic function having the given solutions: -5, 3
How do I do this?
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write a quadratic function having the given solutions: -5, 3

How do I do this?

Step 1. Since they are solutions given as x=-5 and x-3, then

Adding 5 to both sides of the equation x=-5

Add 3 to both sides of the equation x=-3

Step 2. Now, multiply using the FOIL method.

Step 3. ANSWER: The quadratic equation is

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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