College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercise Set 3.4 - Page 386: 4

Answer

Possible rational zeros = $\pm1, \pm3, \pm5, \pm15, \pm\dfrac{1}{2}, \pm\dfrac{3}{2}, \pm\dfrac{5}{2}, \pm\dfrac{15}{2}$

Work Step by Step

$f(x)=2x^4+3x^3-11x^2-9x+15$ The constant term is 15. Factors of 15:$ \pm1, \pm3, \pm5, \pm15$ Factors of leading coefficient, 2: $\pm1, \pm2$ Possible rational zeros = Factors of 15 $\div$ Factors of 2 Possible rational zeros = $\pm1, \pm3, \pm5, \pm15, \pm\dfrac{1}{2}, \pm\dfrac{3}{2}, \pm\dfrac{5}{2}, \pm\dfrac{15}{2}$
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