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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −3 and −21 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=2x2+7x+3
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−3 | x+3 |
−21 | 2x+1 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+3)⋅(2x+1)=2x2+7x+3