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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 0 , 4 and 9 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x3−13x2+36x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
0 | x |
4 | x−4 |
9 | x−9 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=x⋅(x−4)⋅(x−9)=x3−13x2+36x