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Find a polynomial function of degree 3 with real coefficients that satisfies the given conditions. Zero of -2 having multiplicity​ 3; ​f(3​)=25.

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Answer: f(x) = (1/8)(x + 5)3

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f(x) = a(x + 5)3

f(3) = a(3 + 5)3 = 64

a = 64 / 83 = 82 / 83 = 1/8

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