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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,
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}