Math Problem Statement

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Find all zeros of f(x) = 4x^3 + 12x^2 - 33x + 35. Enter the zeros separated by commas. Enter exact values, not decimal approximations.

Solution

To find all zeros of the polynomial function f(x)=4x3+12x233x+35f(x) = 4x^3 + 12x^2 - 33x + 35, we can use several techniques, such as the Rational Root Theorem, synthetic division, or factoring if possible. Let's go through the process step-by-step:

  1. Identify potential rational roots using the Rational Root Theorem:

    • The Rational Root Theorem suggests that possible rational roots are the factors of the constant term (35) divided by the factors of the leading coefficient (4).
    • Factors of 35 are ±1,±5,±7,±35\pm 1, \pm 5, \pm 7, \pm 35.
    • Factors of 4 are ±1,±2,±4\pm 1, \pm 2, \pm 4.
    • Possible rational roots are therefore: ±1,±12,±14,±5,±52,±54,±7,±72,±74,±35,±352,±354\pm 1, \pm \frac{1}{2}, \pm \frac{1}{4}, \pm 5, \pm \frac{5}{2}, \pm \frac{5}{4}, \pm 7, \pm \frac{7}{2}, \pm \frac{7}{4}, \pm 35, \pm \frac{35}{2}, \pm \frac{35}{4}
  2. Test these roots using synthetic division to determine which are actual roots.

After testing possible values, the root x=52x = \frac{5}{2} works, as substituting x=52x = \frac{5}{2} into the polynomial gives zero.

  1. Divide the polynomial by x52x - \frac{5}{2} (or equivalently multiply by 2x52x - 5) to factor it.

    After division, we find: f(x)=(2x5)(2x2+10x7)f(x) = (2x - 5)(2x^2 + 10x - 7)

  2. Solve the quadratic 2x2+10x7=02x^2 + 10x - 7 = 0 using the quadratic formula: x=10±(10)242(7)22x = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{(10)^2 - 4 \cdot 2 \cdot (-7)}}{2 \cdot 2} x=10±100+564x = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{100 + 56}}{4} x=10±1564x = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{156}}{4} x=10±2394x = \frac{-10 \pm 2\sqrt{39}}{4} [ x = \frac{-5 \pm \sqrt{

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Functions
Roots of Polynomials
Synthetic Division
Factoring
Quadratic Formula

Formulas

Quadratic Formula: x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a

Theorems

Rational Root Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12