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What second degree polynomial function f(x) has a leading coefficient of 3 and roots 4 and 1

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Answer: f(x) = 3x² - 15x + 12

Explanation:

Given f(x) has roots x = a and x = b, then

(x - a) and (x - b) are the factors

f(x) is then the product of the factors

f(x) = a(x - a)(x - b) ← where a is a multiplier

Given roots are x = 4 and x = 1, then

(x - 4) and (x - 1) are the factors

With a = 3, then

f(x) = 3(x - 4)(x - 1) ← expand factors using FOIL

= 3(x² - 5x + 4) ← distribute

= 3x² - 15x + 12

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