Math Problem Statement

If π‘₯ = 2𝑖 𝑖𝑠 π‘Ž π‘§π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘œ π‘œπ‘“ 82)( 24 βˆ’+= xxxf , find all zeros of the polynomial

Solution

It looks like there's some formatting confusion in the polynomial expression provided. Based on the elements present, I assume you meant to write something like:

f(x)=x3+4x2+2x+8f(x) = x^3 + 4x^2 + 2x + 8

with x=2ix = 2i being a zero of the polynomial. If this is correct, I'll proceed to find all zeros of this polynomial under the assumption that 2i2i is indeed a root.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify Complex Conjugate Pair:

    • Since the coefficients of the polynomial are real, the complex roots must come in conjugate pairs. Therefore, if x=2ix = 2i is a root, then x=βˆ’2ix = -2i must also be a root.
  2. Form the Quadratic Factor:

    • Given x=2ix = 2i and x=βˆ’2ix = -2i, we can find a factor of f(x)f(x) by multiplying (xβˆ’2i)(x+2i)(x - 2i)(x + 2i): (xβˆ’2i)(x+2i)=x2βˆ’(2i)2=x2+4(x - 2i)(x + 2i) = x^2 - (2i)^2 = x^2 + 4
    • Thus, x2+4x^2 + 4 is a factor of f(x)f(x).
  3. Divide f(x)f(x) by x2+4x^2 + 4:

    • To find the remaining factor, we divide f(x)=x3+4x2+2x+8f(x) = x^3 + 4x^2 + 2x + 8 by x2+4x^2 + 4.
    • Performing the division: x3+4x2+2x+8x2+4=x+2\frac{x^3 + 4x^2 + 2x + 8}{x^2 + 4} = x + 2
    • So, we have: f(x)=(x2+4)(x+2)f(x) = (x^2 + 4)(x + 2)
  4. Find All Zeros:

    • Setting each factor equal to zero:
      • For x2+4=0x^2 + 4 = 0: x=Β±2ix = \pm 2i
      • For x+2=0x + 2 = 0: x=βˆ’2x = -2
  5. Conclusion:

    • The zeros of f(x)f(x) are x=2ix = 2i, x=βˆ’2ix = -2i, and x=βˆ’2x = -2.

Would you like a breakdown of the division step or have any other questions?


Here are some related questions that expand on this problem:

  1. How do we verify if a complex root is part of a complex conjugate pair?
  2. What if the polynomial had only real coefficients but no imaginary roots?
  3. How does synthetic division work for polynomials with complex roots?
  4. How do higher-order polynomials factor when given a complex zero?
  5. How can we determine the multiplicity of each root?

Tip: Always remember, real polynomials with complex roots will have those roots in conjugate pairs!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomials
Complex Numbers

Formulas

Factorization of polynomials
Complex conjugate root theorem

Theorems

Complex Conjugate Root Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12