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The roots of a quadratic equation are ((3 – sqrt{3})) and ((3 + sqrt{3})). Find…

The roots of a quadratic equation are ((3 – sqrt{3})) and ((3 + sqrt{3})). Find its equation.

  • A.
    (x^{2} – 6x – 9 = 0)
  • B.
    (x^{2} – 6x + 6 = 0)
  • C.
    (x^{2} + 6x – 9 = 0)
  • D.
    (x^{2} + 6x + 6 = 0)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

((x – alpha)(x – beta) = 0)

((x – (3 – sqrt{3}))(x – (3 + sqrt{3})) = 0)

((x^{2} – (3 – sqrt{3})x – (3 + sqrt{3})x + (9 + 3sqrt{3} – 3sqrt{3} – 3) = 0)

(x^{2} – 3x – xsqrt{3} – 3x + xsqrt{3} + 6 = 0)

(x^{2} – 6x + 6 = 0)