SOLUTION: quadratic equation whose roots are -6 and 3, and whose leading coefficient is 4

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Question 935597: quadratic equation whose roots are -6 and 3, and whose leading coefficient is 4
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4%28x%2B6%29%28x-3%29=0, just using the simplest understanding of a quadratic equation.

You can understand this like a formula.
Roots r and t, leading coefficient k,
Quadratic equation to fit is k%28x-r%29%28x-t%29=0.