Which polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 3 and roots –4, i, and 2, all with multiplicity 1?

f(x) = 3(x + 4)(x – i)(x – 2)
f(x) = (x – 3)(x + 4)(x – i)(x – 2)
f(x) = (x – 3)(x + 4)(x – i)(x + i)(x – 2)
f(x) = 3(x + 4)(x – i)(x + i)(x – 2)

Question

Which polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 3 and roots –4, i, and 2, all with multiplicity 1?

f(x) = 3(x + 4)(x – i)(x – 2)
f(x) = (x – 3)(x + 4)(x – i)(x – 2)
f(x) = (x – 3)(x + 4)(x – i)(x + i)(x – 2)
f(x) = 3(x + 4)(x – i)(x + i)(x – 2)

whpalmer4 · Answer

do you know what the terminology in the question means?

anonymous · Answer

no

whpalmer4 · Answer

well, okay then, closing the question and leaving seems like a good plan for fixing that...