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Give an example of each of the following.a. A simple
Chapter 4, Problem 2E(choose chapter or problem)
Give an example of each of the following.
(a) A simple linear factor
(b) A repeated linear factor
(c) A simple irreducible quadratic factor
(d) A repeated irreducible quadratic factor
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QUESTION:
Give an example of each of the following.
(a) A simple linear factor
(b) A repeated linear factor
(c) A simple irreducible quadratic factor
(d) A repeated irreducible quadratic factor
ANSWER:Problem 2ESolution:-Step1a. A simple linear factordefinition: linear factor 1) words: “linear factor with root r ” 2) usage: r is a some real number 3) meaning: the expression ( x r) Example The polynomial f(x)= can be written as a product of linear factors, f(x)=(x+1)(x-1)(x-2) . Step2b. A repeated linear factorExample 2x+2=Ax-A+bAt A=2-A+B=2-2+B=2B=2+2=4 Step3c. A simple irreducible quadratic factorExample I =First, complete the squar