Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Test - Page 659: 13

Answer

$x^2-4x-21=0$.

Work Step by Step

The solutions are: $\Rightarrow x=-3$ or $x=7$ Obtain zero on one side of each equation. $\Rightarrow x+3=0$ or $x-7=0$ Apply zero-product principle in reverse. $\Rightarrow (x+3)(x-7)=0$ Apply FOIL method to multiply. $\Rightarrow x^2-7x+3x-21=0$ Combine like terms. $\Rightarrow x^2-4x-21=0$. Hence, the quadratic equation is $x^2-4x-21=0$.
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