Math Problem Statement

Use the given zero to find the remaining zeros of the function.

​h(x)equals=3xSuperscript 4+10xcubed3+19xsquared2+90x−72​; zero: −3i The remaining​ zero(s) of h​ is

Solution

We are given the function:

h(x)=3x4+10x3+19x2+90x72h(x) = 3x^4 + 10x^3 + 19x^2 + 90x - 72

and the zero 3i-3i.

Step 1: Complex Conjugate Root Theorem

Since the coefficients of the function are real, the complex zeros must come in conjugate pairs. This means that if 3i-3i is a zero, then its conjugate 3i3i must also be a zero of the function.

Thus, we know two zeros of h(x)h(x):

  • 3i-3i
  • 3i3i

Step 2: Form the quadratic factor

The two complex zeros 3i-3i and 3i3i can be used to form a quadratic factor. Using the fact that the roots 3i-3i and 3i3i correspond to the factor:

(x(3i))(x3i)=(x+3i)(x3i)(x - (-3i))(x - 3i) = (x + 3i)(x - 3i)

This simplifies to:

(x+3i)(x3i)=x2+9(x + 3i)(x - 3i) = x^2 + 9

Step 3: Divide the original polynomial by the quadratic factor

Now that we have the quadratic factor x2+9x^2 + 9, we need to divide h(x)h(x) by x2+9x^2 + 9 to find the remaining quadratic factor.

Perform polynomial division:

h(x)÷(x2+9)h(x) \div (x^2 + 9)

Let's do this step-by-step:

  1. Divide the leading term of h(x)h(x) (which is 3x43x^4) by the leading term of x2+9x^2 + 9 (which is x2x^2) to get 3x23x^2.
  2. Multiply 3x23x^2 by x2+9x^2 + 9, which gives 3x4+27x23x^4 + 27x^2.
  3. Subtract 3x4+27x23x^4 + 27x^2 from h(x)h(x), leaving 10x3+(19x227x2)+90x7210x^3 + (19x^2 - 27x^2) + 90x - 72, which simplifies to 10x38x2+90x7210x^3 - 8x^2 + 90x - 72.
  4. Now, divide the leading term 10x310x^3 by x2x^2, which gives 10x10x.
  5. Multiply 10x10x by x2+9x^2 + 9, which gives 10x3+90x10x^3 + 90x.
  6. Subtract 10x3+90x10x^3 + 90x, leaving 8x272-8x^2 - 72.
  7. Divide the leading term 8x2-8x^2 by x2x^2, which gives 8-8.
  8. Multiply 8-8 by x2+9x^2 + 9, which gives 8x272-8x^2 - 72.
  9. Subtract 8x272-8x^2 - 72, leaving a remainder of 0.

Thus, after dividing, we have:

h(x)=(x2+9)(3x2+10x8)h(x) = (x^2 + 9)(3x^2 + 10x - 8)

Step 4: Find the remaining zeros

Now, to find the remaining zeros, solve the quadratic equation:

3x2+10x8=03x^2 + 10x - 8 = 0

Using the quadratic formula:

x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

For a=3a = 3, b=10b = 10, and c=8c = -8:

x=10±1024(3)(8)2(3)x = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{10^2 - 4(3)(-8)}}{2(3)} x=10±100+966x = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{100 + 96}}{6} x=10±1966x = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{196}}{6} x=10±146x = \frac{-10 \pm 14}{6}

So, the two solutions are:

x=10+146=46=23x = \frac{-10 + 14}{6} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3} x=10146=246=4x = \frac{-10 - 14}{6} = \frac{-24}{6} = -4

Final Answer:

The remaining zeros of h(x)h(x) are 23\frac{2}{3} and 4-4.

Recap of the zeros:

  • 3i-3i
  • 3i3i
  • 23\frac{2}{3}
  • 4-4

Would you like a further breakdown of any step, or do you have additional questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might be interested in:

  1. What is the connection between the Complex Conjugate Root Theorem and real-coefficient polynomials?
  2. How do you perform synthetic division instead of polynomial long division?
  3. Can all polynomials with real coefficients be factored using complex numbers?
  4. What would the graph of this polynomial look like given these zeros?
  5. How do you apply the quadratic formula to complex numbers?

Tip: When dividing polynomials, always check for the possibility of factoring out simple common terms before attempting long division.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Functions
Complex Numbers
Polynomial Division
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Complex Conjugate Root Theorem: If a + bi is a zero, then a - bi is also a zero.
Quadratic Formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a

Theorems

Complex Conjugate Root Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12