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Algebra 2 5-5 Guided Practice: Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations

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Solve It! I am greater than my square. The sum of my numerator and denominator is 5. What fraction am I?

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Take Note: Consider the polynomial function g(x)=5x^{4}-3x^{2}+x+2.

Place each item from the left into the correct category on the right.

  • 2

  • -3

  • 3

  • 1

  • 5

  • The constant term

  • The leading coefficient

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Take Note: Summarize the Rational Root Theorem. You may use the canvas to help illustrate your written summary.

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Problem 1 Got It?

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Take Note: Summarize the process of using the Rational Root Theorem to find rational roots. (This is the process used in Problem 2.) You may use the canvas to help illustrate your written summary.

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Problem 2 Got It?

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Take Note: Match each expression with its conjugate.

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4-3i

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3-4i

4+\sqrt{3}

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4+\sqrt{3}

4-\sqrt{3}

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4+3i

3+4i

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3+\sqrt{4}

3-\sqrt{4}

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4-\sqrt{3}

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Take Note: Summarize the Conjugate Root Theorem.

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Take Note: According to the Conjugate Root Theorem, if you know that 7+\sqrt{4} is an irrational root, what other irrational root is guaranteed? Enter only an expression.

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Take Note: According to the Conjugate Root Theorem, if you know that 2-5i is a complex root, what other complex root is guaranteed? Enter only an expression.

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Problem 3 Got It?

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Problem 4 Got It?

HINT: you will need to multiply factors derived from the given roots, including (x - (2 - 3i)) and (x - (2 + 3i)).

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Take Note: Categorize each polynomial function on the left based on its number of sign changes.

You may need to zoom out to see all of the items. You can also place each item from the left column by selecting it (click it) then selecting (clicking on) the category for it.

  • h(x)=-2x^{5}+3x^{3}+2x^{2}-4x-9

  • d(c)=9x^{3}-27

  • p(t)=-6t^{3}+5t^{2}-t+1

  • S(s)=-5s^{10}-s^{2}-21s-8

  • f(x)=4x^{3}+2x^{2}-1

  • g(x)=x^{2}-3x+7

  • 0 Sign Changes

  • 1 Sign Change

  • 2 Sign Changes

  • 3 Sign Changes

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Take Note: Summarize Descartes' Rule of Signs. You may use the canvas to help illustrate your written summary.

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Take Note: Descartes' Rule of Signs depends on being able to count sign changes in both P(x) and P(-x). If

what is P(-x)? Write the function in the same format as P(x), beginning with P(-x)=.

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Take Note: Use Descartes' Rule of Signs to identify ALL of the possible numbers of roots that the polynomial function P(x) may have based on the sign change information provided.

HINT: Each category contains 3 items.

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  • 1

  • 2

  • 3

  • 4

  • 5

  • 6

  • 7

  • P(x) has 5 sign changes, how many POSITIVE real roots may it have?

  • P(-x) has 4 sign changes, how many NEGATIVE real roots may it have?

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Problem 5 Got It? Identify the statements that can be made using Descartes' Rule of Signs regarding the function.

  • There is one negative real root.

  • There are two negative real roots.

  • There are one or three positive real roots.

  • There are two or four positive real roots.

  • According to Descartes' Rule of Signs:

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Problem 5 Got It? Reasoning: Can you confirm real and complex roots graphically? Explain. Identify the true statements below.

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🧠 Retrieval Practice:

Summarize the mathematical content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?