Math Problem Statement
Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are -3 and 4
Solution
To find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are and , we can use the fact that a quadratic polynomial can be written in terms of its roots as:
where and are the roots (zeroes) of the polynomial, and is a constant coefficient.
In this case, the roots are and . So the polynomial is:
Now, expand the expression:
For simplicity, we can take (unless otherwise specified). So the quadratic polynomial is:
This is the required quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are and .
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Here are some related questions for you to explore:
- How do you find the sum and product of the roots from the quadratic formula?
- What would happen if one of the zeroes is complex? How does the polynomial change?
- How can you determine the roots of a quadratic polynomial from its general form?
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- Can you use the quadratic formula to find the roots of any polynomial, even non-quadratic ones?
Tip: Always remember that the sum of the roots of a quadratic polynomial is equal to and the product of the roots is equal to (from the standard quadratic form ).
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Polynomials
Roots of Polynomials
Formulas
f(x) = a(x - r_1)(x - r_2)
Theorems
Sum and product of the roots of a quadratic polynomial
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10