SOLUTION: Find a polynomial function of degree 5 with – ½ as a zero of multiplicity 2, 0 as a zero of multiplicity 1, and 1 as a zero of multiplicity 2.

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Question 376709: Find a polynomial function of degree 5 with – ½ as a zero of multiplicity 2, 0 as a zero of multiplicity 1, and 1 as a zero of multiplicity 2.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p%28x%29+=+x%28x-1%29%5E2%282x%2B1%29%5E2. Just multiply out the linear factors.