if 3 and -4 are the roots of the polynomial G(x) =x^4+3x^3+px^2-31x+2k, find the values of k,p, and the other root
a little synthetic division yields
G(-4) = 16p+k+188
G(3) = 9p+k+69
By the Remainder Theorem, both values must be zero, so we have p = -17 and q = 42
x^4+3x^3-17x^2-31x+84 = (x+4)(x-3)(x^2-2x+7)
Now just solve the quadratic as usual.
Well, let's start by finding the sum and product of the roots.
The sum of the roots is found by adding them up: 3 + (-4) = -1.
The product of the roots is found by multiplying them together: 3 * (-4) = -12.
Now, since the polynomial G(x) has four roots, and we know two of them, we can express G(x) as a product of two binomials:
G(x) = (x - 3)(x + 4)(x - a)(x - b),
where a and b are the other two roots.
We also know the coefficient of the x^3 term is 3, so when we expand the product, we can equate the x^3 term coefficient:
3 + a + b - (3 + 4 + a + b) = 3.
This simplifies to:
a + b - 7 = 3.
So, a + b = 10.
We also know the coefficient of the x^2 term is p, so when we expand the product, we can equate the x^2 term coefficient:
-3(3 + 4 + a + b) + (3)(a + b) - 31 = p.
Simplifying this equation, we get:
-21 - 3a - 3b + 3a + 3b - 31 = p,
which further simplifies to:
-52 = p.
Now, we can find the value of k by equating the constant term:
(-3)(-4)(3)(a + b) = 2k,
which simplifies to:
12(a + b) = 2k,
and using the fact that a + b = 10, we get:
120 = 2k,
which gives us:
k = 60.
So, the values are: k = 60, p = -52, and the other root is the value of a + b, which is 10.
To find the values of k and p, we can use the fact that if 3 and -4 are the roots of the polynomial, then (x-3) and (x+4) are the factors of the polynomial.
Step 1: Determine the factors of the polynomial based on the given roots:
G(x) = (x-3)(x+4)(ax^2 + bx + c)
Step 2: Expand the polynomial:
G(x) = (x-3)(x+4)(ax^2 + bx + c)
= (x^2 + x - 12)(ax^2 + bx + c)
Step 3: Multiply the two quadratic terms:
G(x) = (x^2 + x - 12)(ax^2 + bx + c)
= ax^4 + (a+b)x^3 + (c+a)x^2 + (-12a -12b)x - 12c
Step 4: Equate the coefficients of the terms in G(x) to the respective coefficients in the original polynomial:
a = 1 (coefficient of x^4)
a + b = 3 (coefficient of x^3)
c + a = p (coefficient of x^2)
-12a - 12b = -31 (coefficient of x)
-12c = 2k (constant term)
Step 5: Solve the system of equations to find the values of a, b, c, k, and p:
From a = 1, we can substitute a into the second equation:
1 + b = 3
b = 2
Substituting a = 1 and b = 2 into the third equation:
c + 1 = p
c = p - 1
Substituting a = 1 and b = 2 into the fourth equation:
-12 - 12(2) = -31
-12 - 24 = -31
-36 = -31
This equation is inconsistent, which means there is no value of k that satisfies the polynomial equation.
Therefore, the values of k, p, and the other root cannot be determined with the given information.
To find the values of k, p, and the other root, we can start by using the fact that the given roots of the polynomial G(x) are 3 and -4. We know that if a polynomial has a root of, say, "a," then (x - a) is a factor of the polynomial.
1. Use the given roots:
Since the given roots are 3 and -4, we can write two factors of G(x) as (x - 3) and (x + 4) since these are the corresponding factors when the roots are 3 and -4.
2. Use the factorization property:
Now, let's use the factorization property of polynomials. If we multiply all the factors, it should be equal to the given polynomial G(x).
So, G(x) = (x - 3) * (x + 4) * (???)
3. Find the other two factors:
To find the other two factors, we can divide G(x) by (x - 3) and (x + 4) using polynomial long division (or synthetic division). The resulting quotient will be the other two factors.
By dividing G(x) = x^4 + 3x^3 + px^2 - 31x + 2k by (x - 3), we can determine the other two factors.
Long division:
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(x - 3)| x^4 + 3x^3 + px^2 - 31x + 2k
- x^4 + 3x^3
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6x^3 + px^2 - 31x
- 6x^3 + 18x^2
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- (18x^2 - 31x)
+ (18x^2 - 54x)
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- 54x + 2k
+ 54x - 162
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2k - 162
After performing the long division, we are left with the remainder 2k - 162.
Since (x - 3) is a factor of G(x), the remainder must be equal to zero for G(x) to be true when x = 3.
2k - 162 = 0
2k = 162
k = 81
4. Find the value of p:
Now that we have the value of k, we can find the value of p by substituting the known roots (3 and -4) and k = 81 into the polynomial G(x) and solving for p.
G(x) = x^4 + 3x^3 + px^2 - 31x + 2k
When x = 3:
0 = (3)^4 + 3(3)^3 + p(3)^2 - 31(3) + 2(81)
Simplifying the equation gives:
0 = 81 + 81 + 9p - 93 + 162
0 = 324 + 9p
Solving for p:
9p = -324
p = -36
5. Find the other root:
Since G(x) is a fourth-degree polynomial, it will have four roots. We have already found two roots (3 and -4), and we can find the remaining roots by solving G(x) = 0 using the values of k and p we obtained.
G(x) = x^4 + 3x^3 + px^2 - 31x + 2k
Substituting the values k = 81 and p = -36, we get:
x^4 + 3x^3 - 36x^2 - 31x + 162 = 0
To find the other two roots, you can either use numerical methods (such as graphing or using a calculator) or you can solve the equation analytically using methods like factoring, synthetic division, or the quadratic formula. However, finding the remaining roots may involve more complex calculations or use of advanced techniques.