SOLUTION: find the polynomial equation that has the following roots: 0, -1, and 5

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Question 827436: find the polynomial equation that has the following roots: 0, -1, and 5
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the polynomial equation that has the following roots: 0, -1, and 5
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Rule: If r is a root, x-r is a factor.
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Your Problem:
f(x) = x(x+1)(x-5)
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f(x) = x(x^2-4x-5)
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f(x) = x^3-4x^2-5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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