Help With Correspondence Course: Factored Form Equation for Family of Functions

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To write an equation in factored form for the family of functions with non-repeated zeros at 3, 0, -9 + 4i, and -9 - 4i, the general formula is y(x) = a(x - 3)(x)(x + 9 - 4i)(x + 9 + 4i), where "a" is a non-zero parameter. This formula captures the roots of the polynomial, indicating the family of functions. A specific member of this family can be obtained by selecting a value for "a." The discussion emphasizes understanding the structure of the equation rather than completing homework. The guidance provided aims to assist in grasping the concept of factored form equations.
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I'm taking a correspondence course to upgrade my marks for admission to a program.. and since its all teach yourself, I'm having some trouble on this particular question:

Write an equation in factored form for the family of functions having non-repeated zeros at 3, 0, -9 +4i and -9-4i

AND

write in factored form, the equation of a specific member of this family of functions.


Keep in mind guys that I'm not trying to do my homework on here, I just could really use some help!
Thanks!
Erin
 
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I'll give u the general formula
y(x)=a(x-x_{1})(x-x_{2})(x-x_{3})(x-x_{4})
,where "a" is a parameter (the one that gives the idea of 'family of functions'),and x_{i} are the roots of the polynomial 'y',else,the zero-s of the function 'y'.

It's good if a\neq 0.

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