SOLUTION: Write the quadratic equation with a lead coefficient of 1 whose roots are 3 and (-1/4)

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Question 66995This question is from textbook Advanced mathematics
: Write the quadratic equation with a lead coefficient of 1 whose roots are 3 and (-1/4) This question is from textbook Advanced mathematics

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the quadratic equation with a lead coefficient of 1 whose roots are 3 and (-1/4)
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If 3 is a root, (x-3) is a factor.
If (-1/4) is a root, (4x+1) is a factor
EQUATION:
y=(x-3)(4x+1)
y=4x^2-11x-3
Cheers,
Stan H.