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: 29

Answer

$4i,-\frac{2}{3},\pm\sqrt {11}$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given a zero $x=-4i$, we know another zero is $x=4i$, thus $(x+4i)(x-4i)=x^2+16$ is a factor. Step 2. Perform a division as shown in the figure to get the quotient $3x^3+2x^2-33x-22$ (one can also perform synthetic divisions to get the same result). Step 3. Solve $3x^3+2x^2-33x-22=0$ graphically and use synthetic division to find a zero $x=-\frac{2}{3}$ and a new quotient $3x^2-33$ Step 4. Solve $3x^2-33=0$ to get $x=\pm\sqrt {11}$
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