The polynomial of degree 3, P(x), has a root of multiplicity 2 at a = 1 and a root of multiplicity 1 at x = - 3. The y-intercept is y Find an equation for P(x). - 1.5. P(x) =

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The polynomial of degree 3, P(x), has a root of multiplicity 2 at r = 1 and a root of multiplicity 1 at
x = - 3. The y-intercept is y = - 1.5.
Find an equation for P(x).
P(x) =
Transcribed Image Text:The polynomial of degree 3, P(x), has a root of multiplicity 2 at r = 1 and a root of multiplicity 1 at x = - 3. The y-intercept is y = - 1.5. Find an equation for P(x). P(x) =
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solution:-root x=1,  multiplicity=2root x=-3,   multiplicity=1y-intercept (at x=0)=-1.5the equation of 3 degree polynomial P(x) is given byP(x)=ax-12(x+3)where a is constant

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