College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Polynomial Functions and Models - 5.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 339: 55

Answer

$5 x^4 - 10 x^2 + 5 $

Work Step by Step

If $a$ is a zero of a function with multiplicity $b$ then $(x-a)^b$ is a “multiplier” of the function. Hence here $f(x)=k(x+1)^2(x-1)^2$ $(-2,45)$ is on the graph thus $k\cdot(-1)^2(-3)^2=45\\9k=45\\k=5$ So $f(x)=5(x+1)^2(x-1)^2=5 x^4 - 10 x^2 + 5 $
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