Let p be a prime number. The quadratic equation having its roots as factors of p is:
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Since p is a prime number, its factors are 1 and p itself. So, α = 1 and β = p.
General form of quadratic equation: x² – (sum of zeros)x + product of zeros = 0.
⇒ x² – (1 + p)x + p = 0 is the required quadratic equation.