SOLUTION: Write a polynomial function f of least degree that has rational coefficients, a leading coefficient of 1, and the given Zeros.
Given Zeros:
-7, -4
Is there a way you can sho
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Question 858524:  Write a polynomial function f of least degree that has rational coefficients, a leading coefficient of 1, and the given Zeros.
Given Zeros:
-7, -4
Is there a way you can show the steps too?   
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
If  is a zero of a polynomial equation, then
 is a zero of a polynomial equation, then  is a factor of the polynomial.
 is a factor of the polynomial.
So the two factors of your desired polynomial are ) and
 and ) , which is to say
, which is to say  and
 and  .
.
So FOIL (x\ +\ 4)) .
.
John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
 
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