Find a possible formula for the polynomials with the given properties: f is third degree with f(-1) = 0, f(3) = 0, f(5) = 0 and f(4) = 8. f(x) = -8/5 x^3 - 7x^2 + 7x + 15
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This means that the polynomial can be written in the form: f(x) = a(x + 1)(x - 3)(x - c) where a is a constant that we need to find. Show more…
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