Warm-up: Find the equation of a quadratic function in standard form that has a root of 2 + 3i and passes through the point (2, -27). Answer: f(x) = -3x2 + 12x – 39
Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions Chapter 3.7 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions
Objectives & HW Students will be able to find the equation of a polynomial function satisfying given conditions. HW: p. 233: 2, 10, 22, 24, 28
Find a cubic polynomial in standard form with real coefficients, having the given zeros. Let the leading coefficient be 1. No calculator. 4 and 2+i
Find a function P(x) defined by a polynomial of degree 3 with real coefficients that satisfies the given conditions. No calculator. Zeros of -3, 1, and 4; P(2) = 5
3) Find a polynomial function P(x) of least possible degree, having real coefficients, with the given zeros. Let the leading coefficient be 1.
4) Find a polynomial function P(x) of least possible degree, having real coefficients, with the given zeros. Let the leading coefficient be 1.