SOLUTION: What is the quadratic equation for the given roots of -7 and -8?

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Question 720983: What is the quadratic equation for the given roots of -7 and -8?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, lynnlo:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the quadratic equation for the given roots of -7 and -8?
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If the roots are a & b, then (x-a)*(x-b) = 0 is an equation
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--> (x+7)*(x+8) = 0

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2-15x+56=0