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Question 1010090: what is a polynomial function of lowest degree with rational coefficents so that P(x) = 0 has the given roots.
x = -2 , x = 6
P(x) = ____

Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, stanbon:
Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

has the given roots.
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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is a polynomial function of lowest degree with rational coefficents so that P(x) = 0 has the given roots.
x = -2 , x = 6
P(x) = (x+2)(x-6) = x^2 - 4x - 12
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Stan H.
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