document.write( "Question 223003: What would the quadratic eqation be with the roots 2/3 and 4. i got this question on a test and i didnt know how to do it can someone help please? \n" ); document.write( "
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What would the quadratic eqation be with the roots 2/3 and 4. i got this question on a test and i didnt know how to do it can someone help please?\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Step 1. Since you know these are roots they satisfy the following equation:\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Step 2. Use the FOIL method to multiply out the terms and to get rid of the parenthesis.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"%28x-2%2F3%29%28x-4%29=x%2Ax-4%2Ax-2x%2F3%2B%28-2%2F3%29%2A%28-4%29\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"%28x-2%2F3%29%28x-4%29=x%5E2-4x-2x%2F3%2B8%2F3\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Combine the x-terms and put in common denominator\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Step 3. ANSWER: \"%28x-2%2F3%29%28x-4%29=x%5E2-14x%2F3%2B8%2F3\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Also, good luck in your studies and contact me at john@e-liteworks.com for your future math needs.\r
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