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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −41 , 21 and −2 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=8x3+14x2−5x−2
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−41 | 4x+1 |
21 | 2x−1 |
−2 | x+2 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(4x+1)⋅(2x−1)⋅(x+2)=8x3+14x2−5x−2