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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −1 , 7 and 8 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x3−14x2+41x+56
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−1 | x+1 |
7 | x−7 |
8 | x−8 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+1)⋅(x−7)⋅(x−8)=x3−14x2+41x+56