If two zeroes of the polynomial f(x)= x3-4x2-3x+12 are √3 and -√3, then find its third zero.
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The zeros of x³ - 4x² - 3x + 12 are √3, –√3 and 4.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given polynomial = x³ - 4x² - 3x + 12
The two zeros = √3 and –√3
As √3 and –√3 are two zeros, (x - √3) and (x + √3) will be the polynomial's factor.
The factors' product will also be a factor of the polynomial.
(x – √3)(x + √3)
x(x + √3) - √3(x + √3)
x² + √3x - √3x - 3
x² - 3
x² - 3 is a factor of x³ - 4x² - 3x + 12
Quotient = x - 4
So, (x - 4) is factor is x³ - 4x² - 3x + 12
x - 4 = 0
x = 4
The third zero is 4
Therefore, the zeros of x³ - 4x² - 3x + 12 are –√3, √3 and 4.
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