Step-by-step explanation:
Since f(0) = f(5) = f(8) = 0, we have f(x) = Ax(x - 5)(x - 8), where A is a real constant.
We know that f(10) = 17.
=> A(10)(10 - 5)(10 - 8) = 17
=> A(10)(5)(2) = 17
=> 100A = 17, A = 0.17.
Hence the answer is f(x) = 0.17x(x - 5)(x - 8).
