SOLUTION: Given that the roots of a quadratic {{{y=x^2+ax+b}}} are -3 and 2. Find the values of a and b.

SOLUTION: Given that the roots of a quadratic {{{y=x^2+ax+b}}} are -3 and 2. Find the values of a and b.

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Question 770747: Given that the roots of a quadratic are -3 and 2. Find the values of a and b.
Answer by Jc0110(165) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Therefore, a=1 and b=-6.
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