Math Problem Statement

Find all real roots of the given polynomial equations and write each polynomial in factored form.

Solution

The image contains an activity labeled "Finding the Roots of Polynomial Equations," where you are asked to:

  1. Find all real roots of the given polynomial equations.
  2. Write each polynomial in factored form.
  3. Show complete solutions.

Here are the polynomial equations:

  1. x310x2+32x32=0x^3 - 10x^2 + 32x - 32 = 0
  2. x36x2+11x6=0x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 = 0
  3. x32x2+4x8=0x^3 - 2x^2 + 4x - 8 = 0
  4. 3x319x2+33x9=03x^3 - 19x^2 + 33x - 9 = 0
  5. x45x2+4=0x^4 - 5x^2 + 4 = 0

Let's solve these equations one by one.


1. x310x2+32x32=0x^3 - 10x^2 + 32x - 32 = 0

We can try finding rational roots using the Rational Root Theorem, and then perform synthetic division.

2. x36x2+11x6=0x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 = 0

We will also use the Rational Root Theorem here and factor the cubic.

3. x32x2+4x8=0x^3 - 2x^2 + 4x - 8 = 0

Same approach as above: Rational Root Theorem and synthetic division if a root is found.

4. 3x319x2+33x9=03x^3 - 19x^2 + 33x - 9 = 0

This can be factored using trial methods or synthetic division after identifying possible rational roots.

5. x45x2+4=0x^4 - 5x^2 + 4 = 0

This is a quadratic in disguise. Let y=x2y = x^2, turning it into a quadratic equation.


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Equations
Factoring
Algebra

Formulas

Rational Root Theorem
Synthetic Division
Factoring Cubic Equations

Theorems

Rational Root Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12