SOLUTION: Given that -1 is a zero of the polynomial P(x)=x^3 +10x^2 + 29x + 20, (A) determine all other zeros and (B) write the polynomial in the terms of a product of linea

Algebra ->  Functions -> SOLUTION: Given that -1 is a zero of the polynomial P(x)=x^3 +10x^2 + 29x + 20, (A) determine all other zeros and (B) write the polynomial in the terms of a product of linea      Log On


   



Question 1055785: Given that -1 is a zero of the polynomial P(x)=x^3 +10x^2 + 29x + 20,
(A) determine all other zeros and
(B) write the polynomial in the terms of a product of linear factors.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Check by plugging the value into the equation.
If P(-1)=0, then it is a zero.
P%28-1%29=%28-1%29%5E3%2B10%28-1%29%5E2%2B29%28-1%29%2B20=-1%2B10-29%2B20=0
.
.
Graphing,
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
P%28x%29=%28x%2B5%29%28x%2B4%29%28x%2B1%29