Math Problem Statement

Find a quadratic equation having 3 − √3 and 3 + √3 as roots

Solution

We are given the roots of the quadratic equation as 333 - \sqrt{3} and 3+33 + \sqrt{3}. To find the quadratic equation with these roots, we can use the fact that if the roots of a quadratic equation are pp and qq, the equation can be written as:

(xp)(xq)=0(x - p)(x - q) = 0

Step 1: Identify the roots

The given roots are p=33p = 3 - \sqrt{3} and q=3+3q = 3 + \sqrt{3}.

Step 2: Write the equation

The quadratic equation is:

(x(33))(x(3+3))=0(x - (3 - \sqrt{3}))(x - (3 + \sqrt{3})) = 0

Step 3: Simplify the expression

Now expand the product:

(x(33))(x(3+3))=(x3+3)(x33)(x - (3 - \sqrt{3}))(x - (3 + \sqrt{3})) = (x - 3 + \sqrt{3})(x - 3 - \sqrt{3})

This expression is a difference of squares, so:

=(x3)2(3)2= (x - 3)^2 - (\sqrt{3})^2

=(x3)23= (x - 3)^2 - 3

Now expand (x3)2(x - 3)^2:

=x26x+93= x^2 - 6x + 9 - 3

=x26x+6= x^2 - 6x + 6

Final Answer:

The quadratic equation is:

x26x+6=0x^2 - 6x + 6 = 0

Would you like further explanation or help with another problem? Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How would you find the quadratic equation if the roots were 2+52 + \sqrt{5} and 252 - \sqrt{5}?
  2. What is the relationship between the sum and product of the roots of a quadratic equation?
  3. How can you use the quadratic formula to find the roots of a quadratic equation?
  4. What happens when the discriminant of a quadratic equation is negative?
  5. How can you express the roots of a quadratic equation in terms of its coefficients?

Tip: The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is ba-\frac{b}{a}, and the product is ca\frac{c}{a}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Roots of Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula (x - p)(x - q) = 0

Theorems

Difference of squares
Sum and product of roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10