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 and , we can use the fact that if a quadratic equation has roots and , the equation can be written as:
where is the leading coefficient. Given that the leading coefficient is , , and the roots are and , we can write the quadratic function as:
Expanding this expression:
Thus, the quadratic function with roots and is:
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Tip:
When a quadratic function is factored as , the roots and 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