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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −32 , 1 and −2 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=3x3+5x2−4x−4
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−32 | 3x+2 |
1 | x−1 |
−2 | x+2 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(3x+2)⋅(x−1)⋅(x+2)=3x3+5x2−4x−4