Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

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

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - 5.5 Apply the Remainder and Factor Theorems - 5.5 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 356: 38c

Answer

$x=2$ or $x=-3$ or $x=6$

Work Step by Step

From the earlier parts: $f(x)=x^3−5x^2−12x+36=(x−2)(x+3)(x−6)$. Thus $f(x)=(x−2)(x+3)(x−6)=0$ Thus $x-2=0\\x=2$ or $x+3=0\\x=-3$ or $x-6=0\\x=6$
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