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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 54 and 2 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=5x2−14x+8
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
54 | 5x−4 |
2 | x−2 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(5x−4)⋅(x−2)=5x2−14x+8