SOLUTION: Find a polynomial function of degree 3 with -1, 2, 4 as zeros.

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Question 1142732: Find a polynomial function of degree 3 with -1, 2, 4 as zeros.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, rothauserc:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2B1%29%28x-2%29%28x-4%29
You do the multiplying if you need that.

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+1) * (x-2) * (x-4) =
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(x^2 -x -2) * (x-4) =
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x^3 -5x^2 -6x +8
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The polynomial function of degree 3 with -1, 2, 4 as zeros is
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f(x) = x^3 -5x^2 -6x +8
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