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![Title: Writing a Real Function with Given Zeroes
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**Objective:**
Learn how to construct a real function given specific zeroes.
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**Problem Statement:**
Write the equation of a real function with zeroes at \(x = 1\) and \(x = -2 + 5i\).
**Note:** The imaginary unit \(i\) should not be part of the answer.
**Solution:**
To find the equation, consider the following steps:
1. **Real Zeroes:**
- \(x = 1\) can be written as \((x - 1)\).
2. **Complex Conjugates:**
- Since complex roots occur in conjugate pairs for real functions, the zero \(x = -2 + 5i\) implies there is also a zero at \(x = -2 - 5i\).
- These can be written as \((x + 2 - 5i)\) and \((x + 2 + 5i)\).
3. **Construct the Function:**
- The polynomial can be constructed by multiplying these factors:
\[
f(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2 - 5i)(x + 2 + 5i)
\]
- To remove the imaginary unit, multiply the conjugates:
\[
(x + 2 - 5i)(x + 2 + 5i) = (x + 2)^2 - (5i)^2 = (x + 2)^2 + 25
\]
- Therefore, the function is:
\[
f(x) = (x - 1)((x + 2)^2 + 25)
\]
**Final Function:**
- Expand if necessary to find the complete polynomial expression:
\[
f(x) = (x - 1)(x^2 + 4x + 4 + 25) = (x - 1)(x^2 + 4x + 29)
\]
This represents a real polynomial with the specified zeroes.
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Transcribed Image Text:Title: Writing a Real Function with Given Zeroes
---
**Objective:**
Learn how to construct a real function given specific zeroes.
---
**Problem Statement:**
Write the equation of a real function with zeroes at \(x = 1\) and \(x = -2 + 5i\).
**Note:** The imaginary unit \(i\) should not be part of the answer.
**Solution:**
To find the equation, consider the following steps:
1. **Real Zeroes:**
- \(x = 1\) can be written as \((x - 1)\).
2. **Complex Conjugates:**
- Since complex roots occur in conjugate pairs for real functions, the zero \(x = -2 + 5i\) implies there is also a zero at \(x = -2 - 5i\).
- These can be written as \((x + 2 - 5i)\) and \((x + 2 + 5i)\).
3. **Construct the Function:**
- The polynomial can be constructed by multiplying these factors:
\[
f(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2 - 5i)(x + 2 + 5i)
\]
- To remove the imaginary unit, multiply the conjugates:
\[
(x + 2 - 5i)(x + 2 + 5i) = (x + 2)^2 - (5i)^2 = (x + 2)^2 + 25
\]
- Therefore, the function is:
\[
f(x) = (x - 1)((x + 2)^2 + 25)
\]
**Final Function:**
- Expand if necessary to find the complete polynomial expression:
\[
f(x) = (x - 1)(x^2 + 4x + 4 + 25) = (x - 1)(x^2 + 4x + 29)
\]
This represents a real polynomial with the specified zeroes.
---
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