Create a polynomial p with the following attributes. • As x ? -?, p(x) ? ?. • The point (-2, 0) yields a local maximum. • The degree of p is 5. • The point (6, 0) is one of the x-intercepts of the graph of p. p(x) =
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Given that the point \( (6, 0) \) is an x-intercept, one of the roots is \( x = 6 \). Show more…
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