document.write( "Question 1110454: The polynomial of degree 3, P(x), has a root of multiplicity 2 at x=4 and a root of multiplicity 1 at x=−5. The y-intercept is y=−8.
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$\"P%28x%29=a%28x-4%29%5E2%2A%28x%2B5%29\"$ contains a point (0,-8). Solve for a, and plug in the coordinate values to find a. \n" ); document.write( "

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