Question

Harvey is studying the polynomial f(x) = (4x – 3)(x – 3)(x2 +5) and determines that the polynomial has four real roots. Do you agree or disagree with Harvey’s statement? Explain your reasoning.
A.yes because there are 4 roots
B.yes because complex solutions do not matter
C.yes because when I solve he gets 4 x intercepts
D.no because there are two complex solutions

Answer 1

Yes because when I solve he gets 4 x-intercepts. The x-intercept is a point where the y value is zero.

The degree of a polynomial always determines the number of roots such polynomial function will have;

Given the polynomial function studied by Harvey as g(x) = (4x – 3)(x – 3)(x2 +5)

Taking the product of the leading variables

g(x) = (4x – 3)(x – 3)(x2 +5)

g(x) = 4x(x) (x^2)

g(x) = 4x^4

Since the degree of the polynomial is 4, hence the polynomial has four real roots.

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