SOLUTION: write the quadratic equation whose roots are -4 and 6, and whose leading coefficient is 1.

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Question 1204340: write the quadratic equation whose roots are -4 and 6, and whose leading coefficient is 1.
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Answer: x^2-2x-24 = 0


Work Shown
x = -4 or x = 6
x+4 = 0 or x-6 = 0
(x+4)(x-6) = 0
x^2-6x+4x-24 = 0
x^2-2x-24 = 0

Confirmation
https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=x%5E2-2x-24+%3D+0
The input search term for WolframAlpha is x^2-2x-24 = 0
It displays a parabola with roots -4 and 6.


Answer by bala291(1) About Me  (Show Source):