What is the polynomial function of lowest degree with lead coefficient 1 and roots i, –2, and 2?

Af(x)=x^3-x^2-4x+4
Bf(x)=x^4-3x^2-4
Cf(x)=x^4+3x^2-4
Df(x)=x^3+x^2-4x-4

Verified Answer :

The answer is B f(x)=x^4-3x^2-4

Answer:

\(\boxed{\boxed{B.\ f(x)=x^4-3x^2-4}}\)

Step-by-step explanation:

Complex Conjugate Root Theorem-

If \(a + bi\) is a root of a polynomial P with a and b real numbers, then its complex conjugate \(a-bi\) is also a root of P.

So, all roots of the polynomial function are \(i,-i, 2,-2\)

Hence, the function will be,

\(f(x)=(x-i)(x+i)(x-2)(x+2)\)

\(=[(x-i)(x+i)]\cdot[(x-2)(x+2)]\)

\(=(x^2-i^2)(x^2-2^2)\)

\(=(x^2+1)(x^2-4)\)

\(=x^2x^2+x^2\left(-4\right)+1\cdot \:x^2+1\cdot \left(-4\right)\)

\(=x^2x^2-4x^2+1\cdot \:x^2-1\cdot \:4\)

\(=x^4-3x^2-4\)

The leading coefficient in this case is 1, so the function is,

\(f(x)=x^4-3x^2-4\)