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A polynomial p has zeros when x=1/5,x=-4, andx=2 what could be the equation of p?​

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Answer:

x^3 + (9/5)x^2 -(42/5)x + (8/5)

Explanation:

since 1/5, -4, and 2 are all zeroes, (x-1/5)(x+4)(x-2) must be a factor of p. if you distribute the statement, you get

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