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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 0 , 2 and 3 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x3−5x2+6x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
0 | x |
2 | x−2 |
3 | x−3 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=x⋅(x−2)⋅(x−3)=x3−5x2+6x