SOLUTION: Write a polynomial function f of least degree that has a leading coefficient of 1 and the given zeros. Write the function in standard form. −4,−2,5 f(x)=

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Write a polynomial function f of least degree that has a leading coefficient of 1 and the given zeros. Write the function in standard form. −4,−2,5 f(x)=       Log On


   

Question 1058684: Write a polynomial function f
of least degree that has a leading coefficient of 1 and the given zeros. Write the function in standard form.
−4,−2,5
f(x)=
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the factors are (x+4)(x+2)(x-5)
That is (x^2+6x+8)(x-5)=
x^3-5x^2+6x^2-30x+8x-40=x^3+x^2-22x-40
graph%28300%2C300%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2Cx%5E3%2Bx%5E2-22x-40%29