What are the zeros of the polynomial function? f(x)=x^4−4x^3−22x^2+4x+21 −3 −1 0 1 3 7

{-3, -1, 1, 7}

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x)=x^4−4x^3−22x^2+4x+21  is of the fourth order, and thus we can expect four zeros.  There are various ways in which we could identify the zeros.  One would be to check each of the given possible answers and determine whether the equation takes on the value 0 in each case; any such value 0 indicates that the possible zero chosen is indeed a zero.

Important:  The Rational Root Theorem applies here.  We can assume that there are at least some rational roots, which take the form of fractions, whose numerators are plus and minus factors of the constant term, 21, and whose denominators are plus and minus factors of the coefficient of the leading term of the function (which here is just 1).  Thus, factors of the given function will be factors, plus or minus, of the constant term, 21, with the coefficient 1 of the highest power term not making any difference.  That list of factors is already given:  plus or minus 3, plus or minus 1, 0 and 7.

I will arbitrarily choose -1 and determine using synthetic division whether or not this -1 is a zero of the polynomial.  Recall that if synthetic div. produces a zero remainder, then the divisor chosen is indeed a zero of the polynomial.

-1   /   1   -4   -22    4     21

             -1      +5   18     -22

       1      -5     -17    22    -1

Because the remainder is -1, not  0, -1 is not a zero of the given function.

We must move on and try others from the given list.  Eliminate -1 and 0.  Try 3:

3   /   1   -4   -22    4     21

             +3     -3   -75   -213

         1      -1     -25  -71  -192

So we conclude that 3 is not a zero.

Try +1:

1   /   1   -4   -22    4     21

             +1     -3   -25  -21

         1     -3     -25  -21   0

Since the remainder is zero, we know that +1 is a zero of the given function.

Using the same method, we can show that -3, -1, 1 and 7 are zeros.

the system of inequity is

step-by-step explanation:

from the given graph it is noticed that we have two related lines. one is solid and another is dashed.

if a line passing through two points, then the equation of line is

the solid line passing through the points (0,4) and (4,0).

the related equation of solid line is .

similarly, find the related equation of dashed line. the dashed liune passing through the points (0,0) and (3,1).

the related equation of dashed line is

from the given graph it is noticed that the point (0,1) lies on the shaded region, therefore the point (0,1) must be satisfied by the related equations.

check the related equations by the point (0,1).

this statement is true if the sign of inequality is < instead of equality. since it is an solid line therefore the sign of inequality will be . the required inequality is

similarly, check the second related equation.

it is a dashed line, so this statement is true if the sign of inequality is > . the required inequality is