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The roots of a certain quadratic equation is 1 and 2/3. Determine the equation

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Answer:3x^2-5x+2=0

Explanation:

Format of a quadratic equation= ax^2 +bx+c

Let x=1 and 2/3

When x=1

x-1=0.......(1)

When x=2/3

x-2/3=0.........(2)

Compare the equations

(x-1)(x-2/3)=0

x^2-2/3x-x+2/3=0

x^2-5/3x+2/3=0

Multiply all terms by 3

3x^2-5x+2=0

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