Question

Write the quadratic polynomial for -8,-2

Answer 1

Let a = -8 & b = -2.
Sum of roots = -8 + -2 = -10
& product of the two roots= -8 * -2 = 16
Thus ,
Required polynomial is of the form
x^2 - (a + b)x + ab = x^2 -(-10) + 16
= x^2 + 10x + 16.