First, here is the existing map of current structures. It is important that the rollercoaster does not go through the foundation of any of these structures. 1st point: ___6___ 2nd point:___-2___ 3rd point: ___-7___ Using the points above as zeros, construct the polynomial function, f(x), that will be the path of your rollercoaster. Show all of your work. @mathmale
Howdy, @DI_KAZ ! Looks as though neither you nor your graph ever crashes through the roller coaster foundation. However, you do touch the foundation at 3 different x-values: {-7,-2,6}. Hope you're well padded to avoid injury. Those x-values are called "roots" of the polynomial in question. The root -7 becomes the factor (x+7); -2 => (x+2); and 6=> (x-6). Multiply any two of these factors together and simplify the result. Then mult. that result by the remaining factor; the result will the the polynomial you wanted! While I have to and will get off the Internet now, I'll look for your response later. Best of luck. Mathmale
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