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