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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
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Capitolo 4, Problema 27

Find an nth-degree polynomial function with real coefficients satisfying the given conditions. If you are using a graphing utility, use it to graph the function and verify the real zeros and the given function value. n=3; -5 and 4+3i are zeros; f(2) = 91

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Identify the given zeros of the polynomial. Since the polynomial has real coefficients and one zero is complex (4 + 3i), its complex conjugate (4 - 3i) must also be a zero. So, the zeros are -5, 4 + 3i, and 4 - 3i.
Write the factors corresponding to each zero. For zero -5, the factor is \((x + 5)\). For zeros \(4 + 3i\) and \(4 - 3i\), the factors are \((x - (4 + 3i))\) and \((x - (4 - 3i))\) respectively.
Multiply the complex conjugate factors to get a quadratic factor with real coefficients: \[(x - (4 + 3i))(x - (4 - 3i)) = (x - 4 - 3i)(x - 4 + 3i)\] Use the difference of squares formula to simplify this product.
Express the polynomial function as \(f(x) = a(x + 5)(x^2 - 8x + 25)\), where \(a\) is a real number constant to be determined.
Use the given function value \(f(2) = 91\) to find \(a\). Substitute \(x = 2\) into the polynomial and set the expression equal to 91, then solve for \(a\).

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