1. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Worksheet Key
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5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

2. Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
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3. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra is the number of solutions in a polynomial equation with rational coefficients is equal to the degree of the polynomial when including all complex solutions and solutions of multiplicity. That includes all real, imaginary, and multiplicity roots.
Conjugate Root Theorem: All complex zeros (imaginaries and radical) come in conjugate pairs. If a zero is given, use the conjugate and GO BACKWARDS.  
Every IRRATIONAL or IMAGINARY number has TWO roots
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4. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Theorems
D. To write a polynomial equation:
Look and see if there are any imaginary or radical solutions. If there are, include its conjugate.
List all of the factors
Sum and product: The complex factors are more difficult to FOIL so you can use the idea that the complex factors will always make where the zeros multiply to make c and add to make b
FOIL the remaining factors and set to f(x).
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5. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 1
Write the simplest polynomial function with the given zeros of 4, –1, –2 and highest degree is 3.
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6. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 2
Write the simplest polynomial function with the given zeros of 2, –2, and 0 and highest degree is 3.
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7. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Your Turn
Write the simplest polynomial function with the given zeros of 3, 0, –2 and highest degree is 3.
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8. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 3
Determine the LINEAR FACTORS that has 3, 1/2, and 3/2 are zeros. No fractions or decimals are accepted.
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9. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Your Turn
Determine the LINEAR FACTORS that has –2, 1/4, and –1/2 are zeros. No fractions or decimals are accepted.
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10. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 4
Find a second degree polynomial function with real coefficients that has √2 as a zero.
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11. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 5
Find a fourth degree polynomial function with real coefficients that has –1, –1, and 3i are zeros.
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12. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Your Turn
Find a fifth degree polynomial function with the given zeros of +1, –2 and –2i as linear factors
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13. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 6
Write the simplest function with zeros of 2 + i and √3
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14. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 6
Write the simplest function with zeros of 2 + i and √3
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15. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 7
Write the simplest function with zeros of 2 and 3 + i
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16. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 8
Write the simplest function with zeros of 1 – 3i, 3, and –2
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17. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Your Turn
Write the simplest function with zeros of 1 with a multiplicity of 3 and 2 – i
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18. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Finding Zeros
Use the rational root theorem (P(x) over Q(x)) to make a list of potential answers.
DIVIDE the function using
Do SYNTHETIC DIVISION or LONG DIVISION using these zeros to until you got it down to a QUADRATIC equation. You can now use the quadratic formula or factor.
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19. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 9
Find all the zeros of f(x) = x4 – 3x3 + 6x2 + 2x – 60 given that 1 + 3i is a zero of f.
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20. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 9
Find all the zeros of f(x) = x4 – 3x3 + 6x2 + 2x – 60 given that 1 + 3i is a zero of f.
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21. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 9
Find all the zeros of f(x) = x4 – 3x3 + 6x2 + 2x – 60 given that 1 + 3i is a zero of f.
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22. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 9
Find all the zeros of f(x) = x4 – 3x3 + 6x2 + 2x – 60 given that 1 + 3i is a zero of f.
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23. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 9
Find all the zeros of f(x) = x4 – 3x3 + 6x2 + 2x – 60 given that 1 + 3i is a zero of f.
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24. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 10
Find all the zeros of f(x) = x4 – 5x3 + 4x2 + 2x – 8 given that 1 + i is a zero of f.
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25. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Example 11
Find all the zeros of f(x) = x3 – 4x2 + 21x – 34 given that 1 + 4i is a zero of f.
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26. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Your Turn
Find all the zeros of f(x) = x3 – 11x2 + 41x – 51 given that 4 – i is a zero of f.
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27. 5.7: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Assignment
Worksheet
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