Math Problem Statement

Write a quadratic function with leading coefficient 1 that has roots of 11 and P.

Solution

To write a quadratic function with roots 1111 and PP, we can use the fact that the general form of a quadratic function with roots r1r_1 and r2r_2 is:

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

Since the leading coefficient a=1a = 1 and the roots are 1111 and PP, the quadratic function is:

f(x)=(x11)(xP)f(x) = (x - 11)(x - P)

Now, expand the expression:

f(x)=x2(11+P)x+11Pf(x) = x^2 - (11 + P)x + 11P

Thus, the quadratic function is:

f(x)=x2(11+P)x+11Pf(x) = x^2 - (11 + P)x + 11P

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Here are 5 questions related to this:

  1. What is the effect of changing the leading coefficient on the quadratic function?
  2. How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function from its equation?
  3. What is the relationship between the sum and product of the roots and the quadratic coefficients?
  4. How can you find the axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?
  5. How do transformations like vertical shifts affect the graph of a quadratic function?

Tip: The sum of the roots of a quadratic function ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is given by 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 Equations

Formulas

General form of quadratic equation: f(x) = a(x - r1)(x - r2)
Expanded form: f(x) = x^2 - (r1 + r2)x + r1 * r2

Theorems

Sum and product of the roots theorem
Basic properties of quadratic functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11