Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Factorise the quartic polynomial g(x)=2x4−x3−15x2−4x+12g(x)=2x^{4}-x^{3}-15x^{2}-4x+12 completely over the set of real numbers. a. (i) Show that x=3x=3 is a zero of g(x)g(x). b. (ii) Divide g(x)g(x) by the corresponding linear factor to obtain the cubic quotient, and then factorise the quotient further until g(x)g(x) is written as a product of irreducible factors. c. (iii) State whether any quadratic factor obtained can be split into linear factors with rational coefficients, giving reasons for your answer.

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