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Construct a polynomial function with the following properties: fifth degree, 4 is a zero of multiplicity 3, −4 is the only other zero, leading coefficient is 4. setup problem so I can solve, thanks!!

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Explanation:

Hello,

degree 5

4 is a zero of multiplicity 3 -> (x-4)^3 is a factor

-4 is the only other zero, so the multiplicity is 5-3=2 -> (x+4)^2 is a factor

leading coefficient is 4 so we can write


\boxed{4(x-4)^3(x+4)^2}

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