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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −8 , 0 and 7 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x3+x2−56x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−8 | x+8 |
0 | x |
7 | x−7 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+8)⋅x⋅(x−7)=x3+x2−56x