The polynomial function f(x)=ax^4 - 7x^3 + 65x^2 - 62x - b has one of its zeros at x=3 and passes through the point (-2,360). a. Use the given information to determine the values of a and b. b. Use the given information to state one of the factors of f(x). c. Find all the other factors of f(x).

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The polynomial function f(x)=ax^4 - 7x^3 + 65x^2 - 62x - b has one of its zeros at x=3 and passes through the point (-2,360).

a. Use the given information to determine the values of a and b.

b. Use the given information to state one of the factors of f(x).

c. Find all the other factors of f(x).

d. Use the factors to determine the zeros of f(x).

e. Determine the y-intercept of f(x).

f. Determine the end behaviours of f(x).

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