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Which can is the polynomial function of the lowest degree with rational real coefficients, a leading coefficient of 3 and roots 5 and 2

User DavidGSola
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Answer:

Y = 3x2 - 21x + 30

Explanation:

User RamHS
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Answer:

y = 3x² - 21x + 30

Explanation:

given the polynomial has roots x = 5 , x = 2 , then

(x - 5) and (x - 2) are factors and

y = a(x - 5)(x - 2) ← a is a multiplier

here a = 3

y = 3(x - 5)(x - 2)

= 3(x² - 7x + 10) = 3x² - 21x + 30


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