SOLUTION: Using the FOIL method create an quadratic equation using solutions of 4,-8

Question 317304: Using the FOIL method create an quadratic equation using solutions of 4,-8
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: If 'a' and 'b' are solutions of a quadratic equation, then
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Using the FOIL method create an quadratic equation using solutions of 4,-8
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If 4 is a solution, x-4 is a factor
If -8 is a solution, x--8 = x+8 is a factor
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Equation:
f(x) = (x-4)(x+8)
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f(x) = x^2 + 4x - 32
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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