College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 3, Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter 3 Review - Exercises - Page 357: 64

Answer

$x \in \{-3, -3i, 3, 3i\}$ with a multiplicity of $1$

Work Step by Step

The remainder theorem states that when a polynomial $p(x)$ is divided by a linear polynomial $(x - a)$, then the remainder is equal to $p(a)$. $P(x)=x^4-81$, factorising the polynomial, $(x^2-9)(x^2+9)=(x-3)(x+3)(x-3i)(x+3i)$ thus, the equation is $(x-3)(x+3)(x-3i)(x+3i)=0$. The zeros are: $x \in \{-3, -3i, 3, 3i\}$ with a multiplicity of $1$.
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