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: 6

Answer

Possible rational zeros = $\pm1, \pm2, \pm4, \pm8, \pm\dfrac{1}{3}, \pm\dfrac{2}{3}, \pm\dfrac{4}{3}, \pm\dfrac{8}{3}$

Work Step by Step

$f(x)=3x^4-11x^3-3x^2-6x+8$ The constant term is 8. Factors of 8:$ \pm1, \pm2, \pm4, \pm8$ Factors of leading coefficient, 3: $\pm1, \pm2, \pm3$ Possible rational zeros = Factors of 8 $\div$ Factors of 3 Possible rational zeros = $\pm1, \pm2, \pm4, \pm8, \pm\dfrac{1}{3}, \pm\dfrac{2}{3}, \pm\dfrac{4}{3}, \pm\dfrac{8}{3}$
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