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Which polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 3 and roots 4, I, and 2, all with multiplicity 1? Of(x) = 3(x + 4)(x - 1)(x - 2) O f(x) = (x - 3)(x + 4)(x - 1)(x - 2) f(x) = (x - 3)(x + 4)(x - 1)(x + 1)(x - 2) O f(x) = 3(x + 4)(x - 1)(x + 1)(x - 2) N​

Sagot :

Note: There must be -4 instead of 4 otherwise all options are incorrect.

Given:

A polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 3 and roots -4, 1, and 2, all with multiplicity 1.

To find:

The polynomial function.

Solution:

The general polynomial function is defined as:

[tex]P(x)=a(x-c_1)^{m_1}(x-c_2)^{m_2}...(x-c_n)^{m_n}[/tex]

Where, a is the leading coefficient, [tex]c_1,c_2,...,c_n[/tex] are the zeros  with multiplicity [tex]m_1,m_2,...,m_n[/tex] respectively.

It is given that a polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 3 and roots 4, 1, and 2, all with multiplicity 1. So, the polynomial function is defined as:

[tex]P(x)=3(x-(-4))^1(x-1)^1(x-2)^1[/tex]

[tex]P(x)=3(x+4)(x-1)(x-2)[/tex]

Therefore, the correct option is A.