Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 3 - 3.2 - Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree - 3.2 Exercises - Page 261: 67

Answer

$f(x)=x^4+x^3+23x-10$

Work Step by Step

One of the zeroes must be a repeated zero so that we can find a polynomial of degree 3. Let's make $x=1$ a repeated zero: $f(x)=a[x-(-5)](x-1)^2(x-2)=a(x+5)(x^2-2x+1)(x-2)=a(x^3+3x^2-9x+5)(x-2)=a(x^4+x^3+23x-10)$ $a$ can be any value. If $a=1$: $f(x)=x^4+x^3+23x-10$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.