Using the formula for finding a quadratic equation from its roots, we have:
𝑥^2 - (root1 + root2)𝑥 + root1*root2 = 0
Plugging in the given roots, we get:
𝑥^2 - (3 - √2 + 3 + √2)𝑥 + (3 - √2)(3 + √2) = 0
Simplifying, we get:
𝑥^2 - 6𝑥 + 7 = 0
Therefore, the answer is (D) 𝑥^2 − 6𝑥 + 7 = 0.
26. Find the quadratic equation whose roots are
3 − √2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3 + √2
A. 𝑥2 + 6√2𝑥 + 7 = 0
B. 𝑥2 + 6√2𝑥 − 7 = 0
C. 𝑥2 + 6𝑥 − 7 = 0
D. 𝑥2 − 6𝑥 + 7 = 0
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