A cubic polynomial with zeros at -2, 1, and 4 passes through (2, -56). What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial?

Kyle Baran asked Feb 16, 2022

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A cubic polynomial with zeros at -2, 1, and 4 passes through (2, -56). What is the

leading coefficient of the polynomial?

Kyle Baran asked Feb 16, 2022

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6, -5 and 6. Assume the leading coefficient of f(x) is 1. Write the equation of the cubic polynomial in standard form.

Aaron Vegh answered Feb 22, 2022

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