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Write the quadratic equation whose roots are 3 and 5, and whose leading coefficient is 3.

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Answer:

3(x-3)(x-5)=0

Explanation:

The roots are 3 and 5, meaning there are factors of (x-3)(x-5).

So, since the leading coefficient is 3, the equation is 3(x-3)(x-5)=0.

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