SOLUTION: "Find the third-degree polynomial function such that f(0)=18 and whosezeros are -1,2,and 3. Explain how you find it."

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Question 765488: "Find the third-degree polynomial function such that f(0)=18 and whosezeros are -1,2,and 3. Explain how you find it."
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The given zeros mean you have this function:

f%28x%29=k%28x-3%29%28x-2%29%28x%2B1%29

Using x=0 allows you to find k.
f%280%29=k%28-3%29%28-2%29%281%29=18
k%2A6=18
k=3

Result: highlight%28f%28x%29=3%28x-3%29%28x-2%29%28x%2B1%29%29