Question

Find a third–degree polynomial function such that f(0) = –12 and whose zeros are 1, 2, and 3. Using complete sentences, explain how you found it.

Answer 1

f(x)=k(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)
f(0)=k(-1)(-2)(-3)=-12
k=2
f(x)=2(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)

Answer 2

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