Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter 3 Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 399: 51

Answer

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Work Step by Step

If there is exactly one real zero, the cubic polynomial need to be in the form of $f(x)=p(x-q)^3$ where $p$ is a constant and $q$ is the zero. Answer may vary, one example is $f(x)=(x-1)^3$ as shown in the figure.
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