SOLUTION: Write a polynomial function that has the zeros 4, 2, and 1 and has a leading coefficient of 1. Then graph the function.

Question 825386: Write a polynomial function that has the zeros 4, 2, and 1 and has a leading coefficient of 1. Then graph the function.
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A general form for a polynomial in factored form is:
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where "a" is the leading coefficient and the z's are the zeros of the polynomial. Using the given leading coefficient and the given zeros we get:

All that is left is to multiply this out:

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