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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 9 , 4 and 4 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x3−17x2+88x−144
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
9 | x−9 |
4 | x−4 |
4 | x−4 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x−9)⋅(x−4)⋅(x−4)=x3−17x2+88x−144