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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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Find a polynomial function ƒ(x) of least degree with real coefficients having zeros as given. √3, -√3, 2, 3

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Identify the zeros of the polynomial function: \( \sqrt{3}, -\sqrt{3}, 2, 3 \). Since the polynomial has real coefficients, these zeros can be used directly to form factors.
Write the factors corresponding to each zero. For a zero \( r \), the factor is \( (x - r) \). So the factors are \( (x - \sqrt{3}), (x + \sqrt{3}), (x - 2), (x - 3) \).
Group the conjugate pair \( (x - \sqrt{3}) \) and \( (x + \sqrt{3}) \) to form a quadratic factor by multiplying them: \( (x - \sqrt{3})(x + \sqrt{3}) = x^2 - (\sqrt{3})^2 = x^2 - 3 \).
Write the polynomial function as the product of the quadratic factor and the remaining linear factors: \( f(x) = (x^2 - 3)(x - 2)(x - 3) \).
Expand the factors step-by-step if needed: first multiply \( (x - 2)(x - 3) \), then multiply the result by \( (x^2 - 3) \) to get the polynomial in standard form.

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Polynomial Zeros and Factors

Each zero of a polynomial corresponds to a factor of the form (x - zero). For example, if √3 is a zero, then (x - √3) is a factor. To find the polynomial, multiply all factors corresponding to the given zeros.
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Real Coefficients and Conjugate Pairs

When a polynomial has real coefficients, irrational zeros like √3 must appear in conjugate pairs (√3 and -√3) to ensure the product results in real coefficients. This guarantees the polynomial remains with real numbers only.
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Least Degree Polynomial

The polynomial of least degree that has the given zeros is formed by using each zero exactly once as a factor. This ensures the polynomial is the simplest (lowest degree) that satisfies the zero conditions.
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Standard Form of Polynomials