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Write a polynomial equation which is fully expanded, havingthe roots -4 and 3. Use a leading coefficient of 1

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Roots: -4 and 3

Leading coefficient: 1

A polynomial equation is fully expanded when all like terms have been combined, end there are no variables inside parentheses.

Roots: (where the polynomial is equal to zero)

(x+4) (x-3)

The leading coefficient is the number that has the X raised to the highest exponent.

So, in expanded form:

(x+4) (x-3)

x^2-3x+4x-12

x^2+x-12

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