If the solutions to a quadratic function are x = 3 and x = -5, write the factored form of the function.

Question

Write in factored form.

Answer 1

Hi Aaliyah,

 

We find the solution to a quadratic by setting the factors equal to zero and solving for x

 

so, if one solution is x = 3

 

then (x-3)=0

 

and if the second solution is x = -5

 

then (x+5)=0

 

now we can multiply the factors

 

(x-3)(x+5)=0    This is the factored from of the function

 

you can multiply to get the quadratic form fo the function

 

hope this helps