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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 21 , 31 , −1 and −2 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=6x4+13x3−2x2−7x+2
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
21 | 2x−1 |
31 | 3x−1 |
−1 | x+1 |
−2 | x+2 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(2x−1)⋅(3x−1)⋅(x+1)⋅(x+2)=6x4+13x3−2x2−7x+2