College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.5 - The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function - 5.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 389: 120

Answer

No, it's not a zero. See work for explantion

Work Step by Step

$f(\frac{1}{3})=2(\frac{1}{3})^3+3(\frac{1}{3})^2-6(\frac{1}{3})+7=\frac{2}{27}+\frac{3}{9}-\frac{6}{3}+7=5.417$ $5.417\ne0$ Therefore $\frac{1}{3}$ is not a zero of the function.
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