Math Problem Statement

Use the given zero to find the remaining zeros of the function. h(x) = 4x^4 + 5x^3 + 30x^2 + 45x - 54; zero: -3i

Solution

To find the remaining zeros of the function h(x)=4x4+5x3+30x2+45x54h(x) = 4x^4 + 5x^3 + 30x^2 + 45x - 54, given that one zero is 3i-3i, we can proceed as follows:

Step 1: Recognize Conjugate Pairs

Since 3i-3i is a zero and the polynomial has real coefficients, its complex conjugate 3i3i must also be a zero.

Step 2: Form a Quadratic Factor

If 3i-3i and 3i3i are zeros, then x2+9x^2 + 9 is a factor of h(x)h(x) (since the product of (x+3i)(x3i)(x + 3i)(x - 3i) yields x2+9x^2 + 9).

Step 3: Divide the Polynomial by x2+9x^2 + 9

To find the other factors, divide h(x)h(x) by x2+9x^2 + 9. Let's perform this polynomial division.

Step 4: Polynomial Division

Dividing h(x)=4x4+5x3+30x2+45x54h(x) = 4x^4 + 5x^3 + 30x^2 + 45x - 54 by x2+9x^2 + 9 will yield a quotient polynomial, which will be a quadratic. Solving this quotient will give us the remaining real zeros.

Upon performing this division:

h(x)=(x2+9)(4x2+5x6)h(x) = (x^2 + 9)(4x^2 + 5x - 6)

Step 5: Factor the Quadratic Polynomial

Now, factor 4x2+5x64x^2 + 5x - 6: 4x2+5x6=(4x3)(x+2)4x^2 + 5x - 6 = (4x - 3)(x + 2)

Step 6: List All Zeros

The zeros of h(x)h(x) are:

  1. 3i-3i (given),
  2. 3i3i (conjugate),
  3. 34\frac{3}{4} (from 4x3=04x - 3 = 0),
  4. 2-2 (from x+2=0x + 2 = 0).

Final Answer

The remaining zeros of h(x)h(x) are: 3i,34,23i, \frac{3}{4}, -2

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Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How do we confirm that complex roots come in conjugate pairs for polynomials with real coefficients?
  2. What methods can be used to factor a polynomial of higher degrees systematically?
  3. How does synthetic division work compared to polynomial division for finding zeros?
  4. How can we verify that all roots have been found in a polynomial equation?
  5. What are the applications of complex roots in real-world scenarios?

Tip: When a polynomial has complex roots, they often appear in conjugate pairs if the polynomial has real coefficients.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Zeros
Complex Conjugates
Polynomial Division

Formulas

(x + ai)(x - ai) = x^2 + a^2 for complex conjugates
Polynomial division by synthetic or long division

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12