Question

A 3rd degree polynomial has zeros of 3, -4 and 5. Determine the polynomial.

a. x^3 + 4^2 + 17x-60
b. x^3 - 4^2 - 17x-60
c. x^3 - 17x^2 - 4x+60
d. x^3 + 17x^2 + 4x-60

Answer 1

HI!!

Answer 2

multiply out
\[(x-3)(x-5)(x+4)\] to get your answer
me, i would cheat

Answer 3

Hello! :) thanks @misty1212

Answer 4

check out "expanded form" to find the answer with no algebra mistake
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=%28x-3%29%28x-5%29%28x%2B4%29

Answer 5

\[\color\magenta\heartsuit\]