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Write the quadratic equation whose roots are −3 and − 4, and whose leading coefficient is 4. (Use the letter x to represent the variable.)
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document.write( "If the leading coefficient were 1 and not 4, the quadratic equation would be:\r\n" );
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document.write( "So we begin by finding that:\r\n" );
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document.write( "SUM OF ROOTS = (-3) + (-4) = -7\r\n" );
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document.write( "PRODUCT OF ROOTS (-3)(-4) = 12\r\n" );
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document.write( "So with leading coefficient 1, the answer would be \r\n" );
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document.write( "simplify\r\n" );
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document.write( "To make it have leading coefficient of 4, simply multiply through by 4:\r\n" );
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