◀ back to index
Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 41 , −21 and −2 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=8x3+18x2+3x−2
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
41 | 4x−1 |
−21 | 2x+1 |
−2 | x+2 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(4x−1)⋅(2x+1)⋅(x+2)=8x3+18x2+3x−2