SOLUTION: How do I write the quadratic equation whose roots are 1 and -3, and whose leading coefficient is 4

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Question 1137933: How do I write the quadratic equation whose roots are 1 and -3, and whose leading coefficient is 4

Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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f(x) = 4*(x-1)*(x-(-3)),   which is the same as


f(x) = 4*(x-1)*(x+3).