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2009 Calculus #4: Fourth Degree Polynomial

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June 23, 2012
calculusalgebrapolynomialderivative

Problem Statement

Let PP be a fourth degree polynomial, with derivative PP^\prime, such that P(1)=P(3)=P(5)=P(7)=0P(1)=P(3)=P(5)=P^\prime (7)=0. Find the real number x1,3,5x\neq 1,3,5 such that P(x)=0P(x)=0.