SOLUTION: how do I Write the quadratic equation whose roots are 5 and −5, and whose leading coefficient is 1

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Question 1089927: how do I Write the quadratic equation whose roots are 5 and −5, and whose leading coefficient is 1

Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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For roots 5 and -5, you'll have this: (x-5)(x+5) = 0
So the quadratic equation is just those two factors multiplied together.
+highlight%28x%5E2+-+25+=+0%29+ which has a leading coefficient of 1.