Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter Test - Page 270: 8

Answer

$x^4-4x^3-2x^2+20x$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. As $x=3+i$ is a zero, we know $x=3-i$ is also a zero. Step 2. With all the 4 zeros, we have $f(x)=(x+2)(x)(x-3-i)(x-3+i)=x(x+2)[(x-3^2)^2+1]=(x^2+2x)(x^2-6x+10)=x^4-4x^3-2x^2+20x$
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