Problem 21
Find a polynomial function \(f\) with real coefficients having the given degree and zeros. Answers will vary depending on the choice of leading coefficient. Degree \(5 ;\) zeros: \(2 ;-i ; 1+i\)
Problem 25
In Problems \(25-32,\) use the given zero to find the remaining zeros of each polynomial function. $$ f(x)=x^{3}-5 x^{2}+9 x-45 ; \text { zero: } 3 i $$
Problem 26
Find the domain of each rational function. $$ F(x)=\frac{-2\left(x^{2}-4\right)}{3\left(x^{2}+4 x+4\right)} $$
Problem 28
Determine the maximum number of real zeros that each polynomial function may have. Then use Descartes' Rule of Signs to determine how many positive and how many negative real zeros each polynomial function may have. Do not attempt to find the zeros. $$ f(x)=x^{4}+5 x^{3}-2 $$
Problem 29
Determine the maximum number of real zeros that each polynomial function may have. Then use Descartes' Rule of Signs to determine how many positive and how many negative real zeros each polynomial function may have. Do not attempt to find the zeros. $$ f(x)=x^{5}+x^{4}+x^{2}+x+1 $$
Problem 30
Use the given zero to find the remaining zeros of each polynomial function. $$ f(x)=x^{4}-7 x^{3}+14 x^{2}-38 x-60 ; \text { zero: } 1+3 i $$
Problem 34
(a) graph the rational function using transformations, (b) use the final graph to find the domain and range, and (c) use the final graph to list any vertical, horizontal, or oblique asymptotes. $$ Q(x)=3+\frac{1}{x^{2}} $$
Problem 35
List the potential rational zeros of each polynomial function. Do not attempt to find the zeros. $$ f(x)=x^{5}-2 x^{2}+8 x-5 $$
Problem 36
(a) graph the rational function using transformations, (b) use the final graph to find the domain and range, and (c) use the final graph to list any vertical, horizontal, or oblique asymptotes. $$ R(x)=\frac{3}{x} $$
Problem 37
(a) graph the rational function using transformations, (b) use the final graph to find the domain and range, and (c) use the final graph to list any vertical, horizontal, or oblique asymptotes. $$ H(x)=\frac{-2}{x+1} $$