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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −1 , 0 , 3 and 5 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x4−7x3+7x2+15x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−1 | x+1 |
0 | x |
3 | x−3 |
5 | x−5 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+1)⋅x⋅(x−3)⋅(x−5)=x4−7x3+7x2+15x