Obtain all zeros of f(x) = x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20, if one of its zeros is −2.
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Solution
Since −2 is one zero of f(x)
Therefore, we know that, if x = a is a zero of a polynomial, then x - a is a factor of f(x) = x + 2 is a factor of f(x)
Now, we divide f(x) = x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20 by g(x) = (x + 2) to find the others zeros of f(x).
By using that division algorithm we have,
f(x) = g(x) x q(x) + r(x)
x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20 = (x + 2)(x2 + 11x +10) + 0
x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20 = (x + 2)(x2 + 10x + 1x +10)
x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20 = (x + 2)[x(x + 10) + 1(x + 10)]
x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20 = (x + 2)(x + 1)(x + 10)
Hence, the zeros of the given polynomials are -2, -1, and -10.
Concept: Division Algorithm for Polynomials
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