Find the complete factorization of P(x) = x4 − 2x3 + 5x2 − 8x + 4.
To find: The complete factorization of
Answer to Problem 9T
The factors of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given equation is,
Calculation:
Begin with the positive smallest value at
So 1 is a zero, and
Begin with the positive smallest value at
So 1 is a zero, and
Compare
Therefore
The expression
On further calculations of above expression use
Thus, the complete factors of
Chapter 3 Solutions
Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition
- Calculus: Early TranscendentalsCalculusISBN:9781285741550Author:James StewartPublisher:Cengage LearningThomas' Calculus (14th Edition)CalculusISBN:9780134438986Author:Joel R. Hass, Christopher E. Heil, Maurice D. WeirPublisher:PEARSONCalculus: Early Transcendentals (3rd Edition)CalculusISBN:9780134763644Author:William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett, Eric SchulzPublisher:PEARSON
- Calculus: Early TranscendentalsCalculusISBN:9781319050740Author:Jon Rogawski, Colin Adams, Robert FranzosaPublisher:W. H. FreemanCalculus: Early Transcendental FunctionsCalculusISBN:9781337552516Author:Ron Larson, Bruce H. EdwardsPublisher:Cengage Learning