Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.4 Logarithmic Functions - 5.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 298: 142

Answer

$3+i$ $x^4-7x^3+14x^2+2x-20$

Work Step by Step

Answer may vary. Step 1. Identify the 4th zero as $x=3+i$ Step 2. Write a possible function as $f(x)=(x+1)(x-2)(x-3-i)(x-3+i)=(x^2-x-2)(x^2-6x+10)=x^4-7x^3+14x^2+2x-20$
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