Math Problem Statement

Find a polynomial function​ f(x) of degree 3 with real coefficients that satisfies the following conditions. Zero of 0 and zero of 4 having multiplicity​ 2; ​f(5​)equals=20

Solution

To find a polynomial function f(x)f(x) of degree 3 with the specified zeros and conditions, we start with the zeros:

  1. A zero of 00 with multiplicity 2 means the factor x2x^2.
  2. A zero of 44 with multiplicity 1 means the factor (x4)(x - 4).

Thus, the polynomial can be expressed as:

f(x)=kx2(x4)f(x) = k \cdot x^2 (x - 4)

where kk is a constant to be determined.

Next, we expand the polynomial:

f(x)=kx2(x4)=k(x34x2)f(x) = k \cdot x^2 (x - 4) = k \cdot (x^3 - 4x^2)

Now we apply the condition f(5)=20f(5) = 20:

f(5)=k(53452)f(5) = k \cdot (5^3 - 4 \cdot 5^2) =k(125100)=k25= k \cdot (125 - 100) = k \cdot 25 Setting this equal to 20 gives us:

k25=20k=2025=45k \cdot 25 = 20 \quad \Rightarrow \quad k = \frac{20}{25} = \frac{4}{5}

Thus, the polynomial function is:

f(x)=45(x34x2)f(x) = \frac{4}{5} \cdot (x^3 - 4x^2)

We can rewrite it as:

f(x)=45x3165x2f(x) = \frac{4}{5}x^3 - \frac{16}{5}x^2

Summary

The polynomial function is:

f(x)=45x3165x2f(x) = \frac{4}{5}x^3 - \frac{16}{5}x^2

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. What are the properties of polynomial functions of degree 3?
  2. How do multiplicities of zeros affect the graph of a polynomial?
  3. Can you find the derivative of this polynomial?
  4. How would you determine the zeros of this polynomial?
  5. What does it mean for a polynomial to have real coefficients?

Tip: When analyzing polynomials, always check how the multiplicities of the zeros influence the shape of the graph.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Functions
Zeros and Multiplicities

Formulas

f(x) = k * x^m * (x - a)^n
f(x) = k(x^3 - 4x^2)
f(5) = k(125 - 100) = 20

Theorems

Factor Theorem
Multiplicity of Zeros

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12