Writing Polynomial Functions from Complex Roots Answers

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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
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Which polynomial function could be represented by the graph below?

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A
f(x) = x3 + x2 – 6x
B
f(x) = x3 – x2 – 6x
C
f(x) = –2x3 – 2x2 + 12x
D
f(x) = –2x3 + 2x2 + 12x
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If a polynomial function, f(x), with rational coefficients has roots 0, 4, and , what must also be a root of f(x)?

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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
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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))
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Which polynomial function could be represented by the graph below?

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

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