SOLUTION: How do I find the equation that has the solutions -10, 4 ??

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Question 208189: How do I find the equation that has the solutions -10, 4 ??
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if r is a root (solution), then x-r is a factor

(x + 10)(x - 4) ___ x^2 + 6x - 40 = 0