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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −1 , 2 and −4 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x3+3x2−6x−8
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−1 | x+1 |
2 | x−2 |
−4 | x+4 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+1)⋅(x−2)⋅(x+4)=x3+3x2−6x−8