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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −4 , −2 , 2 and 3 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x4+x3−16x2−4x+48
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−4 | x+4 |
−2 | x+2 |
2 | x−2 |
3 | x−3 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+4)⋅(x+2)⋅(x−2)⋅(x−3)=x4+x3−16x2−4x+48