Math Problem Statement
Find a polynomial f(x) of degree 5 that has the following zeros: 0, 2, 4, -1, 7. Leave your answer in factored form.
Solution
The problem asks to find a degree 5 polynomial with the given zeros: , and to leave the answer in factored form.
When you know the zeros of a polynomial, the corresponding factors are of the form . So, for each zero given:
- corresponds to ,
- corresponds to ,
- corresponds to ,
- corresponds to ,
- corresponds to .
Thus, the polynomial in factored form is:
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Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:
- How can you expand this polynomial into standard form?
- What is the degree of the polynomial and why?
- How does the multiplicity of zeros affect the shape of the polynomial's graph?
- What happens if one of the zeros is repeated (i.e., has a multiplicity greater than 1)?
- How can you find the y-intercept of this polynomial?
Tip: The y-intercept of a polynomial is always the constant term when the polynomial is in standard form.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Polynomials
Factoring
Formulas
Polynomial factored form: f(x) = (x - r1)(x - r2)...(x - rn)
Zero-product property
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12