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Find a polynomial f(x) of degree 3 that has the following zeros.

−6 (multiplicity 2), 3
Leave your answer in factored form.

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If a number "k" is a zero of a polynomial, then (x-k) is a factor.

In this case, you have f(x) = (x+6)^2 (x-3).

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