Math Problem Statement

Write the quadratic equation whose roots are -5 and 1, and whose leading coefficient is 5.

Solution

To find the quadratic equation with roots 5-5 and 11, and with a leading coefficient of 55, we start with the general form of a quadratic equation given the roots:

a(xr1)(xr2)=0a(x - r_1)(x - r_2) = 0

where r1r_1 and r2r_2 are the roots, and aa is the leading coefficient.

Here, the roots are 5-5 and 11, and the leading coefficient aa is 55. Plugging these values in gives:

5(x(5))(x1)=05(x - (-5))(x - 1) = 0

This simplifies to:

5(x+5)(x1)=05(x + 5)(x - 1) = 0

Now, expand the expression:

5[(x)(x)+(x)(1)+(5)(x)+(5)(1)]=05[(x)(x) + (x)(-1) + (5)(x) + (5)(-1)] = 0

5(x2+4x5)=05(x^2 + 4x - 5) = 0

Thus, the quadratic equation is:

5x2+20x25=05x^2 + 20x - 25 = 0

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find a quadratic equation when only given the sum and product of the roots?
  2. What would the quadratic equation be if the leading coefficient was 1 instead of 5?
  3. How does changing the leading coefficient affect the shape of a parabola?
  4. Can you derive the quadratic equation from a graph where the roots are known?
  5. How do you factor a quadratic equation like 5x2+20x255x^2 + 20x - 25?

Tip: When given roots of a quadratic equation, remember that the general form is a(xr1)(xr2)a(x - r_1)(x - r_2), where aa can be any non-zero constant, and r1r_1 and r2r_2 are the roots.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Factoring

Formulas

General form of quadratic equation: a(x - r1)(x - r2) = 0
Quadratic equation expansion: ax^2 + bx + c = 0

Theorems

Zero Product Property
Quadratic Factorization

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10