SOLUTION: This problem is from a homework handout. Find a polynomial function that has the given zeros. 3, 2-sq rt3, 2+sq rt3 Thanks for the help

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Question 194441This question is from textbook College Algebra A Graphing Approach
: This problem is from a homework handout.
Find a polynomial function that has the given zeros.
3, 2-sq rt3, 2+sq rt3
Thanks for the help This question is from textbook College Algebra A Graphing Approach

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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if r is a root (zero) of a function, then x-r is a factor

(x-3)(x-2+sqrt(3))(x-2-sqrt(3)) = (x-3)(x^2-4x+1) = x^3-7x^2+13x-3