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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 0 , 5 and −7 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x3+2x2−35x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
0 | x |
5 | x−5 |
−7 | x+7 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=x⋅(x−5)⋅(x+7)=x3+2x2−35x