Question

Write a polynomial \(f(x)\) that satisfies the given conditions. Polynomial of lowest degree with zeros of \(\frac{1}{4}\) (multiplicity 2) and \(-\frac{5}{3}\) (multiplicity 1) and with \(f(0) = -5\).

          Write a polynomial \(f(x)\) that satisfies the given conditions.
Polynomial of lowest degree with zeros of \(\frac{1}{4}\) (multiplicity 2) and \(-\frac{5}{3}\) (multiplicity 1) and with \(f(0) = -5\).

Write a polynomial f(x) that satisfies the given conditions.
Polynomial of lowest degree with zeros of (1)/(4) (multiplicity 2) and -(5)/(3) (multiplicity 1) and with f(0) = -5.

Added by Juana J.

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

Instant Answer

Solved by Expert Matthew Wagner

Step 1

The zeros are \( \frac{1}{4} \) with multiplicity 2 and \( -\frac{5}{3} \) with multiplicity 1. Show more…

Show all steps

Thanks for your feedback!

Write a polynomial f(x) that satisfies the given conditions. Polynomial of lowest degree with zeros of 1/4 (multiplicity 2) and -5/3 (multiplicity 1) and with f(0) = -5. Write a polynomial f(x) that satisfies the given conditions. Polynomial of lowest degree with zeros of (multiplicity 2) and multiplicity 1 and with f(0) = 5.