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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 0 , 2 , 8 and −2 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x4−8x3−4x2+32x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
0 | x |
2 | x−2 |
8 | x−8 |
−2 | x+2 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=x⋅(x−2)⋅(x−8)⋅(x+2)=x4−8x3−4x2+32x