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The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Question 12 • [INMT3] Integrated Math 3 Sem 1 (26-27)

Identify all of the root(s) of g(x) = (x2 + 3x - 4)(x2 - 4x + 29).

Answer
A
-1
B
1
C
-4
D
4
E
2 + 5i
F
2 - 5i
G
-2 + 10i
H
-2 - 10i

Explanation

A product equals zero when at least one factor equals zero. The first factor, x² + 3x − 4, factors as (x + 4)(x − 1), giving roots −4 and 1. For x² − 4x + 29, the quadratic formula gives x = (4 ± √(−100))/2 = 2 ± 5i. Thus the roots are −4, 1, 2 + 5i, and 2 − 5i.

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