How do you write a polynomial in standard form given the zeros +1, -1 , 3 double root?

1 Answer
May 9, 2016

The biquadratic equation with roots 1. -1, 3 and 3 is
x^4-6x^3+8x^2+6x-9=0

Explanation:

The biquadratic having factors (x-1), (x+1)(x+3)(x+3) is

f(x)=(x^2-1)(x^2-6x+9)=x^4-6x^3+8x^2+6x-9

So, the equation with roots 1, -1 anmd 3 double root is

f(x)=(x^2-1)(x^2-6x+9)=x^4-6x^3+8x^2+6x-9