AnswersCommon Core Algebra II A-ICWriting Polynomial Functions from Complex Roots

Writing Polynomial Functions from Complex Roots Answers

0 verified answers
1
Free Preview

Which polynomial function f(x) has a leading coefficient of 1, roots –4, 2, and 9 with multiplicity 1, and root –5 with multiplicity 3?

A
f(x) = 3(x + 5)(x + 4)(x – 2)(x – 9)
B
f(x) = 3(x – 5)(x – 4)(x + 2)(x + 9)
C
f(x) = (x + 5)(x + 5)(x + 5)(x + 4)(x – 2)(x – 9)
D
f(x) = (x – 5)(x – 5)(x – 5)(x – 4)(x + 2)(x + 9)
2
Free Preview

If a polynomial function, f(x), with rational coefficients has roots 0, 4, and , what must also be a root of f(x)?

Question illustration
A
3 + i StartRoot 11 EndRoot
Option A
B
Negative 3 + i StartRoot 11 EndRoot
Option B
C
3 minus StartRoot 11 EndRoot
Option C
D
Negative 3 minus StartRoot 11 EndRoot
Option D
3

Which polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 1 and roots 2i and 3i with multiplicity 1?

A
f(x) = (x – 2i)(x – 3i)
B
f(x) = (x + 2i)(x + 3i)
C
f(x) = (x – 2)(x – 3)(x – 2i)(x – 3i)
D
f(x) = (x + 2i)(x + 3i)(x – 2i)(x – 3i)
5

If a polynomial function f(x) has roots 4 – 13i and 5, what must be a factor of f(x)?

A
(x + (13 – 4i))
B
(x – (13 + 4i))
C
(x + (4 + 13i))
D
(x – (4 + 13i))
6

Which polynomial function could be represented by the graph below?

Question illustration
A
f(x) = x2 – 6x + 8
B
f(x) = 3x2 – 18x + 24
C
f(x) = x2 + 6x + 8
D
f(x) = 3x2 + 18x + 24
7

What is the polynomial function of lowest degree with lead coefficient 1 and roots i, –2, and 2?

A
f(x) = x3 – x2 – 4x + 4
B
f(x) = x4 – 3x2 – 4
C
f(x) = x4 + 3x2 – 4
D
f(x) = x3 + x2 – 4x – 4
8

Which polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 1 and roots (7 + i) and (5 – i) with multiplicity 1?

A
f(x) = (x + 7)(x – i)(x + 5)(x + i)
B
f(x) = (x – 7)(x – i)(x – 5)(x + i)
C
f(x) = (x – (7 – i))(x – (5 + i))(x – (7 + i))(x – (5 – i))
D
f(x) = (x + (7 – i))(x + (5 + i))(x + (7 + i))(x + (5 – i))
10

If a polynomial function f(x) has roots –9 and 7 – i, what must be a factor of f(x)?

A
(x – (7 + i))
B
(x – (–7 – i))
C
(x + (7 + i))
D
(x + (7 – i))

Did you find these answers helpful?