Answer:
x = -2, x = 3 − i√8, and x = 3 + i√8
Step-by-step explanation:
g(x) = x³ − 4x² − x + 22
This is a cubic equation, so it must have either 1 or 3 real roots.
Using rational root theorem, we can check if any of those real roots are rational. Possible rational roots are ±1, ±2, ±11, and ±22.
g(-1) = 18
g(1) = 18
g(-2) = 0
g(2) = 12
g(-11) = 1782
g(11) = 858
g(-22) = -12540
g(22) = 8712
We know -2 is a root. The other two roots are irrational. To find them, we must find the other factor of g(x). We can do this using long division, or we can factor using grouping.
g(x) = x³ − 4x² − 12x + 11x + 22
g(x) = x (x² − 4x − 12) + 11 (x + 2)
g(x) = x (x − 6) (x + 2) + 11 (x + 2)
g(x) = (x (x − 6) + 11) (x + 2)
g(x) = (x² − 6x + 11) (x + 2)
x² − 6x + 11 = 0
Quadratic formula:
x = [ 6 ± √(36 − 4(1)(11)) ] / 2
x = (6 ± 2i√8) / 2
x = 3 ± i√8
The three roots are x = -2, x = 3 − i√8, and x = 3 + i√8.
An acre is 43,560 ft² because the customary system hates you.
Let's find out how many square feet the parcel is so we can convert it into acres.
The area of a rectangle is its base times its height.
A = bh
A = 234 ft * 878 ft
A = 205,452 ft²
Divide by 43,560.
A ≈ <span>4.7165 acres. (round as needed)</span>
The answer to your question is x=3
