SOLUTION: Write a quadratic equation in the form x^2+bx+c=0 that has the roots -7 and 10

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Question 1178157: Write a quadratic equation in the form x^2+bx+c=0 that has the roots -7 and 10
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc=0+
has the roots x%5B1%5D=-7 and x%5B2%5D=10
use The Product Property of Square Roots
%28x-x%5B1%5D%29%28x-x%5B1%5D%29=0
%28x-%28-7%29%29%28x-10%29=0
%28x%2B7%29%28x-10%29=0
x%5E2+-+3x+-+70=0