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Which polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 1, roots –2 and 7 with multiplicity 1, and root 5 with multiplicity 2?

f(x) = 2(x + 7)(x + 5)(x – 2)

f(x) = 2(x – 7)(x – 5)(x + 2)

f(x) = (x + 7)(x + 5)(x + 5)(x – 2)

f(x) = (x – 7)(x – 5)(x – 5)(x + 2)

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Answer:

f(x) = (x -7)(x - 5) {(x - 5)}(x + 2) the answer is D

Explanation:

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f(x) = (x -7)(x - 5) {(x - 5)}(x + 2)

EXPLANATION

If the polynomial has a root -2, with multiplicity 1, then (x+2) is a factor.

If the polynomial has root, 7 with multiplicity 1, then (x-7) is a factor.

If the polynomial has root 5, with multiplicity 2, then (x-5)² is a factor of the polynomial.

The fully factored form of the polynomial is


f(x) =a (x + 2)(x - 7) {(x - 5)}^(2)

It was given that the polynomial has a leading coefficient of 1.

Hence a=1.

This implies that,


f(x) =(x + 2)(x - 7) {(x - 5)}^(2)

Or


f(x) = (x -7)(x - 5) {(x - 5)}(x + 2)

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