Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - 5.7 Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra - 5.7 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 384: 39

Answer

Positive real zeros = 1 or 3 Negative real zeros= 0 or 2 Imaginary zeros = 4, 2 or 0

Work Step by Step

In the given polynomial of degree $5$, there are $5$ zeros. Here, we have $f(x)=x^5+7x^4-4x^3-3x^2+9x-15$ By Descartes' Rule, we have $3$ sign changes, thus we have either $3$ or $1$ positive real root. Now, $f(-x)=-x^5+7x^4+4x^3-3x^2-9x-15$ The above polynomial shows that there are $2$ sign changes. By Descartes' Rule, we have $2$ or $0$ negative real roots. Thus, the other two roots must be imaginary. Hence, positive real zeros = 1 or 3 Negative real zeros= 0 or 2 Imaginary zeros = 4, 2 or 0
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