Chapter 3
Precalculus Mathematics for Calculus · 515 exercises
Problem 19
Factor the polynomial completely, and find all its zeros. State the multiplicity of each zero. $$Q(x)=x^{2}+2 x+2$$
5 step solution
Problem 19
Evaluate the expression and write the result in the form \(a+b i\) $$\left(7-\frac{1}{2} i\right)-\left(5+\frac{3}{2} i\right)$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
Find all rational zeros of the polynomial, and write the polynomial in factored form. $$P(x)=x^{3}-6 x^{2}+12 x-8$$
5 step solution
Problem 19
Find the quotient and remainder using long division. $$\frac{x^{3}+6 x+3}{x^{2}-2 x+2}$$
6 step solution
Problem 19
A quadratic function is given. (a) Express the quadratic function in standard form. (b) Find its vertex and its \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercept(s). (c) Sketch its graph. $$f(x)=2 x^{2}+x-6$$
5 step solution
Problem 19
Sketch the graph of the polynomial function. Make sure your graph shows all intercepts and exhibits the proper end behavior. (GRAPH CANT COPY) $$P(x)=(x-3)(x+2)(3 x-2)$$
5 step solution
Problem 20
Factor the polynomial completely, and find all its zeros. State the multiplicity of each zero. $$Q(x)=x^{2}-8 x+17$$
5 step solution
Problem 20
Evaluate the expression and write the result in the form \(a+b i\) $$(-4+i)-(2-5 i)$$
5 step solution
Problem 20
Find all rational zeros of the polynomial, and write the polynomial in factored form. $$P(x)=x^{3}-x^{2}-8 x+12$$
6 step solution
Problem 20
Find the quotient and remainder using long division. $$\frac{3 x^{4}-5 x^{3}-20 x-5}{x^{2}+x+3}$$
6 step solution
Problem 20
A quadratic function is given. (a) Express the quadratic function in standard form. (b) Find its vertex and its \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercept(s). (c) Sketch its graph. $$f(x)=2 x^{2}+x-6$$
6 step solution
Problem 20
Sketch the graph of the polynomial function. Make sure your graph shows all intercepts and exhibits the proper end behavior. (GRAPH CANT COPY) $$P(x)=\frac{1}{3} x(x-5)^{2}$$
5 step solution
Problem 21
Find all horizontal and vertical asymptotes (if any). $$r(x)=\frac{5}{x-2}$$
2 step solution
Problem 21
Factor the polynomial completely, and find all its zeros. State the multiplicity of each zero. $$P(x)=x^{3}+4 x$$
4 step solution
Problem 21
Evaluate the expression and write the result in the form \(a+b i\) $$(-12+8 i)-(7+4 i)$$
5 step solution
Problem 21
Find all rational zeros of the polynomial, and write the polynomial in factored form. $$P(x)=x^{3}-4 x^{2}+x+6$$
5 step solution
Problem 21
Find the quotient and remainder using long division. $$\frac{6 x^{3}+2 x^{2}+22 x}{2 x^{2}+5}$$
6 step solution
Problem 21
A quadratic function is given. (a) Express the quadratic function in standard form. (b) Find its vertex and its \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercept(s). (c) Sketch its graph. $$f(x)=-4 x^{2}-16 x+3$$
5 step solution
Problem 21
Sketch the graph of the polynomial function. Make sure your graph shows all intercepts and exhibits the proper end behavior. (GRAPH CANT COPY) $$P(x)=(x-1)^{2}(x-3)$$
5 step solution
Problem 22
Find all horizontal and vertical asymptotes (if any). $$r(x)=\frac{2 x-3}{x^{2}-1}$$
2 step solution
Problem 22
Factor the polynomial completely, and find all its zeros. State the multiplicity of each zero. $$P(x)=x^{3}-x^{2}+x$$
5 step solution
Problem 22
Evaluate the expression and write the result in the form \(a+b i\) $$6 i-(4-i)$$
3 step solution
Problem 22
Find all rational zeros of the polynomial, and write the polynomial in factored form. $$P(x)=x^{3}-4 x^{2}-7 x+10$$
5 step solution
Problem 22
Find the quotient and remainder using long division. $$\frac{9 x^{2}-x+5}{3 x^{2}-7 x}$$
6 step solution
Problem 22
A quadratic function is given. (a) Express the quadratic function in standard form. (b) Find its vertex and its \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercept(s). (c) Sketch its graph. $$f(x)=6 x^{2}+12 x-5$$
5 step solution
Problem 22
Sketch the graph of the polynomial function. Make sure your graph shows all intercepts and exhibits the proper end behavior. (GRAPH CANT COPY) $$P(x)=\frac{1}{4}(x+1)^{3}(x-3)$$
6 step solution
Problem 23
Find all horizontal and vertical asymptotes (if any). $$r(x)=\frac{6 x}{x^{2}+2}$$
2 step solution
Problem 23
Factor the polynomial completely, and find all its zeros. State the multiplicity of each zero. $$Q(x)=x^{4}-1$$
6 step solution
Problem 23
Evaluate the expression and write the result in the form \(a+b i\) $$4(-1+2 i)$$
4 step solution
Problem 23
Find all rational zeros of the polynomial, and write the polynomial in factored form. $$P(x)=x^{3}+3 x^{2}-x-3$$
6 step solution
Problem 23
Find the quotient and remainder using long division. $$\frac{x^{6}+x^{4}+x^{2}+1}{x^{2}+1}$$
8 step solution
Problem 23
A quadratic function is given. (a) Express the quadratic function in standard form. (b) Sketch its graph. (c) Find its maximum or minimum value. $$f(x)=x^{2}+2 x-1$$
5 step solution
Problem 23
Sketch the graph of the polynomial function. Make sure your graph shows all intercepts and exhibits the proper end behavior. (GRAPH CANT COPY) $$P(x)=\frac{1}{12}(x+2)^{2}(x-3)^{2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 24
Find all horizontal and vertical asymptotes (if any). $$r(x)=\frac{2 x-4}{x^{2}+x+1}$$
2 step solution
Problem 24
Factor the polynomial completely, and find all its zeros. State the multiplicity of each zero. $$Q(x)=x^{4}-625$$
6 step solution
Problem 24
Evaluate the expression and write the result in the form \(a+b i\) $$2 i\left(\frac{1}{2}-i\right)$$
4 step solution
Problem 24
Find all rational zeros of the polynomial, and write the polynomial in factored form. $$P(x)=x^{3}-4 x^{2}-11 x+30$$
5 step solution
Problem 24
Find the quotient and remainder using long division. $$\frac{2 x^{5}-7 x^{4}-13}{4 x^{2}-6 x+8}$$
6 step solution
Problem 24
A quadratic function is given. (a) Express the quadratic function in standard form. (b) Sketch its graph. (c) Find its maximum or minimum value. $$f(x)=x^{2}-8 x+8$$
5 step solution
Problem 24
Sketch the graph of the polynomial function. Make sure your graph shows all intercepts and exhibits the proper end behavior. (GRAPH CANT COPY) $$P(x)=(x-1)^{2}(x+2)^{3}$$
5 step solution
Problem 25
Find all horizontal and vertical asymptotes (if any). $$s(x)=\frac{6 x^{2}+1}{2 x^{2}+x-1}$$
3 step solution
Problem 25
Factor the polynomial completely, and find all its zeros. State the multiplicity of each zero. $$P(x)=16 x^{4}-81$$
5 step solution
Problem 25
Evaluate the expression and write the result in the form \(a+b i\) $$(7-i)(4+2 i)$$
5 step solution
Problem 25
Find all rational zeros of the polynomial, and write the polynomial in factored form. $$P(x)=x^{4}-5 x^{2}+4$$
3 step solution
Problem 25
A quadratic function is given. (a) Express the quadratic function in standard form. (b) Sketch its graph. (c) Find its maximum or minimum value. $$f(x)=3 x^{2}-6 x+1$$
6 step solution
Problem 25
Find the quotient and remainder using synthetic division. $$\frac{x^{2}-5 x+4}{x-3}$$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Find all horizontal and vertical asymptotes (if any). $$s(x)=\frac{8 x^{2}+1}{4 x^{2}+2 x-6}$$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Factor the polynomial completely, and find all its zeros. State the multiplicity of each zero. $$P(x)=x^{3}-64$$
5 step solution
Problem 26
Evaluate the expression and write the result in the form \(a+b i\) $$(5-3 i)(1+i)$$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Find all rational zeros of the polynomial, and write the polynomial in factored form. $$P(x)=x^{4}-2 x^{3}-3 x^{2}+8 x-4$$
6 step solution