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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 4 , 4 and −5 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x3−3x2−24x+80
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
4 | x−4 |
4 | x−4 |
−5 | x+5 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x−4)⋅(x−4)⋅(x+5)=x3−3x2−24x+80