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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 1 and −845 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=8x2+37x−45
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
1 | x−1 |
−845 | 8x+45 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x−1)⋅(8x+45)=8x2+37x−45