SOLUTION: The polynomial of degree 3, P(x), has a root of multiplicity 2 at x = 1 and a root of multiplicity 1 at x = −1. The y-intercept is y = −0.6. Find a formula for P(x).

Question 1176955: The polynomial of degree 3, P(x), has a root of multiplicity 2 at x = 1 and a root of multiplicity 1 at x = −1. The y-intercept is y = −0.6.
Find a formula for P(x).
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

a root of multiplicity at =>
a root of multiplicity at=>
y-intercept is
.........y-intercept is , or point (,), use it to find

then

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