The problem asks us to identify which of the given equations represents a family of cubic polynomials with zeros -4, 2, and 6.

AlgebraPolynomialsCubic PolynomialsZerosRootsFactorization
2025/3/26

1. Problem Description

The problem asks us to identify which of the given equations represents a family of cubic polynomials with zeros -4, 2, and
6.

2. Solution Steps

A polynomial has a zero at x=rx = r if and only if (xr)(x - r) is a factor of the polynomial.
Since the zeros are -4, 2, and 6, the factors must be (x(4))(x - (-4)), (x2)(x - 2), and (x6)(x - 6).
Therefore, the factors are (x+4)(x + 4), (x2)(x - 2), and (x6)(x - 6).
A cubic polynomial with these zeros would be of the form y=a(x+4)(x2)(x6)y = a(x + 4)(x - 2)(x - 6), where aa is a non-zero constant.

3. Final Answer

y=a(x+4)(x2)(x6)y = a(x + 4)(x - 2)(x - 6)

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