Review for Polynomial Functions

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  1.  Find a cubic equation that has zeros -2, 4, and 6 and passes through (1,5).

  2.  Find  f(2)  if  f(x) = 2x3 - 3x2 + x - 1, using the Remainder Theorem.

  3.  Use the Factor Theorem to determine if x - 1 is a factor of f(x) = x4 - 2x2 + 1.

  4.  Graph y = (x - 2)(x + 1)2 (x - 1)3.

  5.  A rectangular enclosure, subdivided into three congruent pens as shown, is to be
       made using a barn as one side and 120 m of fencing for the rest of the enclosure.
       Find the value of x that gives the maximum area for the enclosure.

         ____________
        |            |            |
        |______|______|
        |          barn        |
        |____________ |

  6.  Find the area of the largest rectangle (with sides parallel to the coordinate axes) that can be inscribed in the region
       enclosed by the graphs of f(x) = 18 - x2 and g(x) = 2x2 - 9.

  7.  Find the equation of the parabola whose x-intercepts are x = 3 and x = 11 and that passes through (1,-2).

  8.  Graph y = 2x2 + 4x - 1.

  9.  7 + \/(-4) - 5\/(-1) - 7i +8 =

10.  Simplify:  5 - 2i
                      3 + i

11.  Plot -4 + i in the complex plane.

12.  Write x4 - 2x2 - 3 as a product of
        a.  linear factors over complex numbers
        b.  two linear factors and one quadratic factor over real numbers
        c.  two quadratic factors over rational numbers

13.  Find a fourth degree polynomial function that has zeros:  3,1,2,5

14.  Find all real and imaginary roots of the polynomial equation x4 + x3 + 2x2 - x - 3 = 0.

15.  Find all zeros of the function f(x) = 2x3 - 4x2 + 5x - 3 = 0

16.  Given that 5i is a zero of f(x) = 2x3 + 3x2 + 50x + 75, find the other zeros.

17.  Look over these word problems:  page 167/56,57; page 179/75; page 194/93,94

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