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OpenStudy (kiiraa_x3):

What is the value of the leading coefficient a if the polynomial function P(x) = a(x + b)(x − c)(x − d) passes through the points (–2, 0), (1, 0), (3, 0), and (0, –18)?

OpenStudy (alekos):

By substituting the different x & y values for the given equation you'll get four separate equations from which you can work out the value for a

OpenStudy (kiiraa_x3):

whats the answer

OpenStudy (alekos):

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