SOLUTION: Can you write the quadratic equation whose roots are 2 and -6, and whose leading coefficient is 1.

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Question 1115833: Can you write the quadratic equation whose roots are 2 and -6, and whose leading coefficient is 1.
Answer by ikleyn(52752) About Me  (Show Source):
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HINT.  This equation has the form  1*(x-a)*(x-b) = 0,


       where "a" and "b" are the given roots and "1" (one) represents the leading coefficient.

Memorize it once for all.

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