Question

Write a polynomial of degree 3 with a leading coefficient of 1 and zeros of 4 1 and -2

Answer 1

A polynomial with zeros a, b, and c has equation (x - a)(x - b)(x - c) = 0.

(x - 4)(x - 1)(x - (-2)) = 0

(x - 4)(x - 1)(x + 2) = 0