degree 3 • a root of multiplicity 2 at x = 5 • a root of multiplicity 1 at x = -2 • y-intercept (0, -250)

Question

1. degree 3
2. a root of multiplicity 2 at x = 5
3. a root of multiplicity 1 at x =-2

• y-intercept (0, -250)

Answer 1

P(x) = a(x - 5)²(x + 2)

-250 = a(-5)²(2)

Solve for a and substitute in P(x)