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algebra senior

Problem

Let be a polynomial of degree 6 such that for 1, 2, 6. Find
Solution
Let Then has degree 7, and for 1, 2, 6, so for some constant

We know that Setting in the equation above, we get so Hence, The coefficient of in is then Also, the constant coefficient in is so is of the form Then Therefore,
Final answer
\frac{127}{64}