SOLUTION: The polynomial of degree 4, P(x) has roots of multiplicity 2 at x=4 and roots of multiplicity 1 at x=0 and x=-3. It goes through the point (5,12) Find a possible formula for P(x)

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Question 1200435: The polynomial of degree 4, P(x) has roots of multiplicity 2 at x=4 and roots of multiplicity 1 at x=0 and x=-3. It goes through the point (5,12)
Find a possible formula for P(x)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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ax%28x%2B3%29%28x-4%29%5E2

To find factor a, use the given point.