SOLUTION: How do I write an equation that has x intercepts -2 and -6. I'm really stuck on this one, please show steps!

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Question 686375: How do I write an equation that has x intercepts -2 and -6. I'm really stuck on this one, please show steps!
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How do I write an equation that has x intercepts -2 and -6. I'm really stuck on this one, please show steps!
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Not many steps.
(x - a)*(x - b) = 0 has roots of a & b.
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(x+2)*(x+6) = 0
or
x%5E2+%2B+8x+%2B+12+=+0