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Given that p(x) ax³ + bx² + cx + d is a polynomial of degree 3 such that p(-2) = 3, %3D p(3) = 11, p(4) = 7 and p(7) = 4. %3D (a) Set up a linear system for (a, b, c, d). (b) Use Cramer's rule to find the value of b.

Given that p(x) ax³ + bx² + cx + d is a polynomial of degree 3 such that p(-2) = 3, %3D p(3) = 11, p(4) = 7 and p(7) = 4. %3D (a) Set up a linear system for (a, b, c, d). (b) Use Cramer's rule to find the value of b.

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Transcribed Image Text:Given that p(x) = ax + bx? + cx + d is a polynomial of degree 3 such that p(-2) = 3, %3D p(3) = 11, p(4) = 7 and p(7) = 4. (a) Set up a linear system for (a, b, c, d). (b) Use Cramer's rule to find the value of b.
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