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The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra Answers

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Two roots of a third degree polynomial function f(x) are –4 and 4. Which statement describes the number and nature of all roots for this function?

A
f(x) has three imaginary roots.
B
f(x) has three real roots.
C
f(x) has two real roots and two imaginary roots.
D
f(x) has three real roots and one imaginary root.
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According to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, how many roots exist for the polynomial function?f(x) = 4x5 – 3x

A
1 root
B
2 roots
C
4 roots
D
5 roots
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Patricia is studying a polynomial function f(x). Three given roots of f(x) are , 3 + 4i, and 10. Patricia concludes that f(x) must be a polynomial with degree 4. Which statement is true?

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A
Patricia is correct because must be a root.
Option A
B
Patricia is correct because 3 – 4i must be a root.
C
Patricia is not correct because both 3 – 4i and must be roots.
Option C
D
Patricia is not correct because both 3 – 4i and must be roots.
Option D
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If 9i is a root of the polynomial function f(x), which of the following must also be a root of f(x)?

A
–9i
B
Negative one-ninth i
Option B
C
One-ninth i
Option C
D
9 – i

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