Use the Factor Theorem to Find the Polynomial of Degree

question 122

Multiple Choice

Use the factor theorem to find the polynomial of degree 3 having zeroes x = 1, x = 1 - 4i, and x = 1 + 4i. Assume a lead coefficient of 1.

• A) P(x) = x³ - 3x² + 20x - 16
• B) P(x) = x³ - 3x² + 20x - 17
• C) P(x) = x³ - 3x² + 19x - 16
• D) P(x) = x³ - 3x² + 19x - 17

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