SOLUTION: I have a quadratic equation that I need to solve for. The solution is: I have to come up with an equation. x = 3 x = 6 So would you reverse and use (x-3) (x-6)?

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Question 565615: I have a quadratic equation that I need to solve for. The solution is: I have to come up with an equation.
x = 3
x = 6
So would you reverse and use (x-3) (x-6)?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have a quadratic equation that I need to solve for. The solution is: I have to come up with an equation.
x = 3
x = 6
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General Rule: If r is a solution, then x-r is a factor
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So would you reverse and use (x-3) (x-6)?
Ans: Yes
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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