Concept explainers
(a)
To Determine:
The values of
Given:
The polynomial function
Concepts Used:
The zeroes of a polynomial function are the set of zeroes of all its factors.
The degree of a polynomial of one variable is the sum of the degrees of all its factors.
A polynomial of degree
Calculations:
Determine the zeroes of the factor
Determine the zeroes of the factor
Note that
Determine the zeroes of the factor
Conclusion:
The polynomial function
(b)
To Determine:
The values of
Given:
The polynomial function
Known from previous part:
The polynomial function
Concepts Used:
The zeroes of a polynomial function are the set of zeroes of all its factors.
The degree of a polynomial of one variable is the sum of the degrees of all its factors.
A polynomial of degree
The sign of a polynomial function
Calculations:
The zeroes
Determine the sign of
Determine the sign of
Determine the sign of
Conclusion:
The polynomial function
The polynomial function
(c)
To Determine:
The values of
Given:
The polynomial function
Known from previous part:
The polynomial function
Concepts Used:
The zeroes of a polynomial function are the set of zeroes of all its factors.
The degree of a polynomial of one variable is the sum of the degrees of all its factors.
A polynomial of degree
The sign of a polynomial function
Conclusion:
The polynomial function
Chapter 2 Solutions
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