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advanced-mathFind a quadratic equation with roots 3 and -5.
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B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer.
Method 1: Factoring If roots are 3 and -5, factors are and . Multiply: .
Method 2: Vieta's Formulas Sum = . Product = . Equation: .
Choice B is incorrect because sum is -2, so coefficient should be +2. Choice C is incorrect because product is -15. Choice D is incorrect because it swaps sum and product.