Math Problem Statement

Write a quadratic function with leading coefficient 1 that has roots of 20 and P.

Solution

To write a quadratic function with roots 2020 and PP, we can use the fact that if a quadratic equation has roots r1r_1 and r2r_2, the equation can be written as:

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

where aa is the leading coefficient. Given that the leading coefficient is 11, a=1a = 1, and the roots are 2020 and PP, we can write the quadratic function as:

f(x)=(x20)(xP)f(x) = (x - 20)(x - P)

Expanding this expression:

f(x)=x2(20+P)x+20Pf(x) = x^2 - (20 + P)x + 20P

Thus, the quadratic function with roots 2020 and PP is:

f(x)=x2(20+P)x+20Pf(x) = x^2 - (20 + P)x + 20P

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Tip:

When a quadratic function is factored as (xr1)(xr2)(x - r_1)(x - r_2), the roots r1r_1 and r2r_2 correspond to the x-intercepts of the function's graph.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Roots of Equations

Formulas

Quadratic function: f(x) = a(x - r1)(x - r2)
Expanded quadratic: f(x) = x^2 - (r1 + r2)x + r1*r2

Theorems

Factorization of quadratic equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11