SOLUTION: Find a quadratic equation with integral coefficients having the given roots. 1+√3 , 1-√3 I don't understand.Can you help me? Thank You!

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Question 293922: Find a quadratic equation with integral coefficients having the given roots.
1+√3 , 1-√3
I don't understand.Can you help me?
Thank You!
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1+√3 , 1-√3
1+sqrt(3)=x, 1-sqrt(3)=x
(x-1+sqrt(3))(x-1-sqrt(3))=y
y=x^2-2x-2
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Ed