4. Polynomial Functions

For each polynomial function, one zero is given. Find all other zeros. See Examples 2 and 6. ƒ(x)=x^3-x^2-4x-6; 3

Find a polynomial function ƒ(x) of least degree having only real coefficients and zeros as given. Assume multiplicity 1 unless otherwise stated. See Examples 4–6. 5+i and 5-i

Solve: x^4+2x^3−x^2−4x−2=0

In Exercises 39–52, find all zeros of the polynomial function or solve the given polynomial equation. Use the Rational Zero Theorem, Descartes's Rule of Signs, and possibly the graph of the polynomial function shown by a graphing utility as an aid in obtaining the first zero or the first root. 2x^3−x^2−9x−4=0

In Exercises 39–52, find all zeros of the polynomial function or solve the given polynomial equation. Use the Rational Zero Theorem, Descartes's Rule of Signs, and possibly the graph of the polynomial function shown by a graphing utility as an aid in obtaining the first zero or the first root. f(x)=x^4−2x^3+x^2+12x+8

In Exercises 39–52, find all zeros of the polynomial function or solve the given polynomial equation. Use the Rational Zero Theorem, Descartes's Rule of Signs, and possibly the graph of the polynomial function shown by a graphing utility as an aid in obtaining the first zero or the first root. f(x)=x^3−4x^2−7x+10

In Exercises 1–8, use the Rational Zero Theorem to list all possible rational zeros for each given function. f(x)=x^3+x^2−4x−4

Determine whether each statement is true or false. If false, explain why. The product of a complex number and its conjugate is always a real number.

In Exercises 9–16, a) List all possible rational zeros. b) Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c) Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. f(x)=x^3+x^2−4x−4

In Exercises 9–16, a) List all possible rational zeros. b) Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c) Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. f(x)=x^3−2x^2−11x+12

In Exercises 9–16, a) List all possible rational zeros. b) Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c) Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. f(x)=2x^3+x^2−3x+1

In Exercises 16–17, find the zeros for each polynomial function and give the multiplicity of each zero. State whether the graph crosses the x-axis, or touches the x-axis and turns around, at each zero. f(x) = -2(x - 1)(x + 2)^2(x+5)^2

In Exercises 17–24, a) List all possible rational roots. b) List all possible rational roots. c) Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining roots and solve the equation. x^3−10x−12=0

Use the factor theorem and synthetic division to determine whether the second polynomial is a factor of the first. See Example 1. 2x^4+5x^3-2x^2+5x+6; x+3

Find a polynomial function ƒ(x) of least degree with real coefficients having zeros as given. √3, -√3, 2, 3