Math Problem Statement

Degree 3 polynomial with integer coefficients with zero 4i and (8/7)

Solution

A degree 3 polynomial with integer coefficients must have conjugate pairs of complex roots if it includes any complex roots. Given that 4i4i is a zero, its conjugate 4i-4i must also be a zero.

Thus, the polynomial will have three roots:

  1. 4i4i
  2. 4i-4i
  3. 87\frac{8}{7}

Now, let's construct the polynomial.

  1. The factor corresponding to the root 4i4i is (x4i)(x - 4i).
  2. The factor corresponding to the root 4i-4i is (x+4i)(x + 4i).
  3. The factor corresponding to the root 87\frac{8}{7} is (7x8)\left(7x - 8\right) because we need integer coefficients.

First, combine the factors corresponding to 4i4i and 4i-4i:

(x4i)(x+4i)=x2(4i)2=x2(16)=x2+16(x - 4i)(x + 4i) = x^2 - (4i)^2 = x^2 - (-16) = x^2 + 16

Now, the polynomial is:

(x2+16)(7x8)(x^2 + 16)(7x - 8)

Let's expand this:

(x2+16)(7x8)=7x38x2+112x128(x^2 + 16)(7x - 8) = 7x^3 - 8x^2 + 112x - 128

Thus, the degree 3 polynomial is:

7x38x2+112x1287x^3 - 8x^2 + 112x - 128

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you find the conjugate of a complex root?
  2. What is the reasoning behind multiplying polynomials with rational roots?
  3. How can you verify if a polynomial has integer coefficients?
  4. What are the conditions for a polynomial to have complex roots?
  5. Can a polynomial of degree 3 have only real roots?

Tip: Whenever a polynomial has a complex root, its conjugate must also be a root if the polynomial has real (or integer) coefficients.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomials
Complex Numbers
Integer Coefficients
Conjugate Roots
Rational Roots

Formulas

(x - 4i)(x + 4i) = x^2 + 16
(7x - 8)
Polynomial expansion: (x^2 + 16)(7x - 8) = 7x^3 - 8x^2 + 112x - 128

Theorems

Conjugate Root Theorem: If a polynomial has real (or integer) coefficients and includes a complex root, the conjugate of that root must also be a root.
Factorization Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12