The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra Section 4.6 beginning on page 198
The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Finding the Zeros of a Polynomial (We will test together on the board) ** Once you find one, divide into the NEW quotient. Once you get down to a quadratic you can factor the rest if possible)
The Complex Conjugates Theorem
Using Zeros to Write a Polynomial
Descartes’s Rule of Signs
Using Descartes’s Rule of Signs 3 sign changes 3 or 1 positive real zeros. 3 sign changes 3 or 1 negative real zeros. Positive RealNegative RealImaginaryTotal We know that there are 6 solutions (the degree of the polynomial is 6)
Monitoring Progress
1) 2) Positive RealNegative RealImaginaryTotal 1023 Positive RealNegative RealImaginaryTotal