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

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.3 Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra - 3.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 231: 35

Answer

$\pm i, \pm 2i$ $f(x)=(x+i)(x-i)(x+2i)(x-2i)$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. $f(x)=x^4+5x^2+4=(x^2+1)(x^2+4)$, thus the zeros are $x=\pm i, \pm 2i$ Step 2. We have $f(x)=(x+i)(x-i)(x+2i)(x-2i)$
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