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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 0 , 21 , 3 and −4 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=2x4+x3−25x2+12x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
0 | x |
21 | 2x−1 |
3 | x−3 |
−4 | x+4 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=x⋅(2x−1)⋅(x−3)⋅(x+4)=2x4+x3−25x2+12x