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: 30

Answer

$-3i,-3,\frac{1}{2},4$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given a zero $x=3i$, we know another zero is $x=-3i$, thus $(x+3i)(x-3i)=x^2+9$ is a factor. Step 2. Perform a division as shown in the figure to get the quotient $2x^3-3x^2-23x+12$ (one can also perform synthetic divisions to get the same result). Step 3. Solve $2x^3-3x^2-23x+12=0$ graphically to get $x=-3,\frac{1}{2},4$ (one can also use synthetic division to find one more zero then solve the resulting quadratic.)
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