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Write a polynomial function f of least degree that has rational coefficients, a leading coefficient of 1, and the given zeros. - 1, 2, 3

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    f (x) = x³ - 4x² + x + 6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The polynomial function f has zeros at - 1, 2, and 3.

    So, the least degree of the polynomial will be 3{As it has three roots}.

    Then, if the function is of x variable then (x + 1), (x - 2) and (x - 3) will be the factors of the polynomial.

    Therefore, we can write

    f (x) = (x + 1) (x - 2) (x - 3)

    ⇒ f (x) = (x + 1) (x² - 5x + 6)

    ⇒ f (x) = x³ - 5x² + 6x + x² - 5x + 6

    ⇒ f (x) = x³ - 4x² + x + 6

    Hence, this is the polynomial with least degree having rational coefficients and with leading coefficient of 1 and the zeroes - 1, 2, 3. (Answer)
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