Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 476: 95

Answer

$\left\{1, -i, i\right\}$

Work Step by Step

The zeros of a function can be found by setting $y=0$ then solving the resulting equation. Set $y=0$ then solve the equation to obtain: \begin{align*} 0&=x^3-x^2+x-1\\ 0&=(x^3-x^2)+(x-1)\\ 0&=x^2(x-1)+(x-1)\\ 0&=(x-1)\left[x^2+1\right]\\ \end{align*} Use the Zero-Product Property by equating each factor to zero then solve each equation to obtain: \begin{align*} x-1&=0 &\text{or}& &x^2+1=0\\ x&=1 &\text{or}& &x^2=-1\\ x&=1 &\text{or}& &x=\pm\sqrt{-1}\\ x&=1 &\text{or}& &x=\pm i \end{align*} Thus, the zeros of the given function are: $\left\{1, -i, i\right\}$
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