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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −5 , 0 , 3 and −3 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x4+5x3−9x2−45x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−5 | x+5 |
0 | x |
3 | x−3 |
−3 | x+3 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+5)⋅x⋅(x−3)⋅(x+3)=x4+5x3−9x2−45x