I need to find an equation my multiplying my factors, then distribute my 'a' value, and write the equation in standard form.

Question

My factors are (x-2)(x-3)(x-4)(x-4)(x-6) and my 'a' value is -2

Answer 1

Simply multiply the terms and then multiply the final expression by the given constant.

Start with (x - 2)*(x - 3) = x^2 - 5x + 6

Multiply this by (x - 4) to get x^3 - 5x^2 + 6x - 4x^2 +20x - 24

Simplify to x^3 - 9x^2 + 26x - 24

Continue the process until all factors have been multiplied---then multiply each term by -2