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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −1 , 2 , −8 and −3 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x4+10x3+11x2−46x−48
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−1 | x+1 |
2 | x−2 |
−8 | x+8 |
−3 | x+3 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+1)⋅(x−2)⋅(x+8)⋅(x+3)=x4+10x3+11x2−46x−48