Now, suppose one of the roots of the polynomial function is complex. The roots of the function are [tex]2+i[/tex] and 5. Write the equation for this polynomial function.

Which of the following must also be a root of the function?

A. [tex]-3[/tex]
B. [tex]-5[/tex]
C. [tex]2-i[/tex]
D. [tex]2i[/tex]

The equation of the polynomial function is:

A. [tex]f(x) = (x + (2+i))(x + (2-i))(x + 5)[/tex]
B. [tex]f(x) = (x - (2+i))(x - (2-i))(x - 5)[/tex]
C. [tex]f(x) = (x - (2+i))(x - (2-i))[/tex]
D. [tex]f(x) = (x + (2+i))(x - (2-i))(x - 5)[/tex]



Answer :

Given the roots of the polynomial function are [tex]\(2+i\)[/tex] and 5, let's find other possible roots and write the equation for this polynomial.

### Roots Analysis

1. Given Complex Root (2+i):
- For polynomials with real coefficients, complex roots occur in conjugate pairs.
- Therefore, the complex conjugate root [tex]\(2-i\)[/tex] must also be a root.

2. Given Real Root (5):
- This root is already provided in the problem statement.

### Conclusion on Roots

With the roots [tex]\(2+i\)[/tex], [tex]\(2-i\)[/tex], and 5 identified, we can write the polynomial equation using these roots.

### Polynomial Equation

The polynomial can be expressed as a product of factors derived from its roots:
[tex]\[ f(x) = (x - (2+i))(x - (2-i))(x - 5) \][/tex]

Now, let's examine the choices for the polynomial function and see which one matches our result:

1. [tex]\( f(x) = (x + (2+i))(x + (2-i))(x + 5) \)[/tex]
- This is incorrect because the signs in the factors do not match the roots.

2. [tex]\( f(x) = (x - (2+i))(x - (2-i))(x - 5) \)[/tex]
- This is correct as the signs correspond to the subtraction of each root from [tex]\(x\)[/tex].

3. [tex]\( f(x) = (x - (2+i))(x - (2-i)) \)[/tex]
- This is incorrect because it does not include the root [tex]\(5\)[/tex].

4. [tex]\( f(x) = (x + (2+i))(x - (2-i))(x - 5) \)[/tex]
- This is incorrect because it has an incorrect sign for one of the factors.

### Additional Root

Given the choices for additional roots:
- [tex]\(-3\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(-5\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(2-i\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(2i\)[/tex]

The required additional root for a polynomial with real coefficients is [tex]\(2-i\)[/tex]. This is the complex conjugate pair for [tex]\(2+i\)[/tex].

### Final Polynomial Function

Thus, the correct polynomial function is:
[tex]\[ f(x) = (x - (2+i))(x - (2-i))(x - 5). \][/tex]

To sum up:
- Additional Root: [tex]\(2-i\)[/tex]
- Equation of the Polynomial Function: [tex]\( f(x) = (x - (2+i))(x - (2-i))(x - 5) \)[/tex].