Inactive Tutor answered 05/05/16
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If a is a root, then (x - a) is a factor.
y = (x - √4)(x + √4)
y = x2 - (√4)2
y = x2 - 4
Note: √4 = 2 and -√4 = -2.
The same quadratic is achieved.