Question

Form a polynomial whose zeros are -2,2,4; degree: 3

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = x^3 -4x^2 -4x +16

Explanation:

If r is a root, then (x -r) is a factor. A polynomial with the give roots is ...

y = (x -(-2))(x -2)(x -4) = (x^2 -4)(x -4)

y = x^3 -4x^2 -4x +16