Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - 5.6 Find Rational Zeroes - Guided Practice for Example 1 - Page 371: 1

Answer

$\pm 1,\pm3,\pm 5,\pm 15$

Work Step by Step

We are given the polynomial function: $$f(x)=x^3+9x^2+23x+15.$$ First determine the factors of the constant term: $$\pm 1, \pm 3, \pm 5, \pm 15.$$ Then determine the factors of the leading coefficient: $$\pm 1.$$ The possible rational zeros are: $$\pm\dfrac{1}{1},\pm\dfrac{3}{1}, \pm\dfrac{5}{1},\pm\dfrac{15}{1}.$$ Simplify to obtain the simplified list of possible rational zeros: $$\pm 1,\pm3,\pm 5,\pm 15.$$
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