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Writing Polynomial Equations from Given Roots
Construct a quadratic equation from its given roots using the zero product property.

Construct a quadratic equation from its given roots using the zero product property.
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Apply quadratic equations to real-world problems, use the discriminant to analyze roots, and construct quadratic equations from given information.
Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that have complex solutions.
(+) Extend polynomial identities to the complex numbers. For example, rewrite x2 + 4 as (x + 2i)(x - 2i).