Math Problem Statement

Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are -3 and 4

Solution

To find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 3-3 and 44, we can use the fact that a quadratic polynomial can be written in terms of its roots as:

f(x)=a(xr1)(xr2)f(x) = a(x - r_1)(x - r_2)

where r1r_1 and r2r_2 are the roots (zeroes) of the polynomial, and aa is a constant coefficient.

In this case, the roots are r1=3r_1 = -3 and r2=4r_2 = 4. So the polynomial is:

f(x)=a(x(3))(x4)=a(x+3)(x4)f(x) = a(x - (-3))(x - 4) = a(x + 3)(x - 4)

Now, expand the expression:

f(x)=a(x24x+3x12)=a(x2x12)f(x) = a(x^2 - 4x + 3x - 12) = a(x^2 - x - 12)

For simplicity, we can take a=1a = 1 (unless otherwise specified). So the quadratic polynomial is:

f(x)=x2x12f(x) = x^2 - x - 12

This is the required quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 3-3 and 44.

Would you like further details or have any questions about this?

Here are some related questions for you to explore:

  1. How do you find the sum and product of the roots from the quadratic formula?
  2. What would happen if one of the zeroes is complex? How does the polynomial change?
  3. How can you determine the roots of a quadratic polynomial from its general form?
  4. How do you factor a quadratic expression like x2x12x^2 - x - 12?
  5. 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 b/a-b/a and the product of the roots is equal to c/ac/a (from the standard quadratic form ax2+bx+cax^2 + bx + c).

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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