SOLUTION: Using the FOIL method create an quadratic equation using solutions of 4,-8

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Question 317304: Using the FOIL method create an quadratic equation using solutions of 4,-8
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: If 'a' and 'b' are solutions of a quadratic equation, then %28x-a%29%28a-b%29=0

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Using the FOIL method create an quadratic equation using solutions of 4,-8
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If 4 is a solution, x-4 is a factor
If -8 is a solution, x--8 = x+8 is a factor
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Equation:
f(x) = (x-4)(x+8)
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f(x) = x^2 + 4x - 32
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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