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    Jul 31, 2008, 05:41 PM
    Construct an equation for a polynomial
    Construct an equation for a polynomial with zeros -3, 2, and -2 with multiplicities 1, 2, and 2, respectively that has a y-intercept of 600. What is the leading coefficient?

    I have no idea how to do this one.
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    Aug 4, 2008, 08:03 AM
    When a factor has multiplicity 2, then it is expressed as

    -3 occurs once, so you have (x+3)

    You need something like so you

    get a polynomial with a constant of 600. The polynomial will equal 600 when x=0.
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