SOLUTION: write a polynomial function in standard form with zeros at 5, -4, and 1.

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Question 610573: write a polynomial function in standard form with zeros at 5, -4, and 1.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: if x=5, x=-4 or x=1, then

x-5=0, x%2B4=0, or x-1=0

which becomes

%28x-5%29%28x%2B4%29%28x-1%29=0


From here, expand out the left side and simplify.