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A-SSE.3.a Warmup M2-011-A14-V02

Factor quadratics to reveal zeros of the function they define.

Find a quadratic coefficient from its zeros

Problem

Construct the monic factored polynomial with zeros \(2\) and \(3\). Expand it, match it term by term to \(x^{2}-5x+c\), determine \(c\), and verify the given middle coefficient as well.

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Curriculum context
Course
Math II
Standard
A-SSE.3.a
Category
Algebra
Domain
Seeing Structure in Expressions
Objective
Factor quadratics to reveal zeros of the function they define.
Problem type
Find a quadratic coefficient from its zeros