Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 4.6 Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra - 4.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 240: 15

Answer

$2-i$ and $-3+i$

Work Step by Step

The Conjugate Pairs Theorem says that if a polynomial has real coefficients, then any complex zeros occur in conjugate pairs. That is, if $a + bi$ is a zero then so is $a – bi$ and vice-versa. Its degree is $6$, hence it has $6$ complex (including real) zeros. $4$ zeros are already given ($2$ real ones, and $2$ complex ones, which are not conjugate pairs), hence there are only $2$ zeros left which are $\overline{2+i}=2-i$ and $-\overline{-3-i}=-3+i$ according to the Conjugate Pairs Theorem.
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