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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 53 and 4 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=5x2−23x+12
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
53 | 5x−3 |
4 | x−4 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(5x−3)⋅(x−4)=5x2−23x+12