SOLUTION: Write a polynomial function with rational coefficients so that P(x)=0 has the given roots. 5 and 9

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Question 989217: Write a polynomial function with rational coefficients so that P(x)=0 has the given roots. 5 and 9
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If is a zero of a polynomial, then is a factor of the polynomial. Since rational zeros can be singular, you don't have to consider conjugate factors.

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John

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