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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 13 and 17 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x2−30x+221
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
13 | x−13 |
17 | x−17 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x−13)⋅(x−17)=x2−30x+221