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First we need to write the factors of the polynomial. In order for 1, 4, and -3 to be roots, they need to be the x values that make the polynomial equal 0.

(x - 1) = 0

That would be the factor for x = 1 because when we plug 1 in for x we get 1 - 1 which equals 0.

Multiply all the factors together.

(x-1)(x-4)(x+3)=0

Now FOIL.


(x^2-5x+4)(x+3)


x^3-2x^2-11x+12
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