SOLUTION: Write a quadratic equation whose roots are 5 and –3 Is it possible to write another quadratic equation with the same roots?

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Question 474614: Write a quadratic equation whose roots are 5 and –3
Is it possible to write another quadratic equation with the same roots?
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x-5%29%28x-%28-3%29%29=0
%28x-5%29%28x%2B3%29=0
x%5E2%2B3x-5x-15=0
The equation x%5E2-2x-15=0
another quadratic equation with the same roots possible if multiply this equation by any number
2x%5E2-4x-30=0