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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −51 , 31 and 1 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=15x3−17x2+x+1
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−51 | 5x+1 |
31 | 3x−1 |
1 | x−1 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(5x+1)⋅(3x−1)⋅(x−1)=15x3−17x2+x+1