This video tutorial by Miss Smith covers the process of writing polynomial equations given their roots. It explains the steps involved, including setting each root equal to x, handling imaginary numbers and radicals, and writing the polynomial in standard form. The tutorial includes multiple examples, demonstrating how to handle different types of roots, such as real, imaginary, and complex roots, as well as roots with multiplicity. The video aims to help students understand how to work backwards from roots to find the original polynomial equation.

What is the first step in writing a polynomial given its roots?

• Divide the roots by 2

• Add all roots

• Set each root equal to x

• Multiply the roots together

When dealing with imaginary numbers, what must you remember about their pairs?

• They are always positive

• They come in conjugate pairs

• They are always negative

• They do not affect the polynomial

In the first example, what are the roots of the polynomial?

• 0 and 3

• -1 and 3

• 1 and 3

• -2 and 3

What is the result of multiplying (x + 1) and (x - 3) in the first example?

• x^2 - 2x - 3

• x^2 - 2x - 3

• x^2 - 2x - 3

• x^2 + 2x - 3

In the second example, what is the highest degree of the polynomial?

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 2

How do you handle fractions when setting equations to zero?

• Divide by the numerator

• Add the fraction to both sides

• Multiply by the denominator

• Subtract the fraction from both sides

What does a multiplicity of 2 mean for a root?

• The root is ignored

• The root is halved

• The root is squared

• The root is repeated twice

In the example with roots 0 and 3, what is the polynomial's degree?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the imaginary unit 'i' equivalent to?

• Negative square root of -1

• Negative square root of 1

• Square root of -1

• Square root of 1

How do you eliminate a square root in an equation?

• Add the square root to both sides

• Multiply by the square root

• Divide by the square root

• Square both sides