document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1140241>Question 1140241</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The polynomial of degree 4, p(x) has a root of multiplicity 2 at x=4 and roots of multiplicity 1 at x=0 and x=-1. It goes through point (5,9). Find the formula for p(x) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Use the given point to solve for \"a\". </SPAN>\n" );
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