Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 0 - Section 0.5 - Solving Polynomial Equations - Exercises - Page 30: 33

Answer

The possible real solutions of the equation of $x^3+4x^2+4x+3=0$ is: $x=-3$

Work Step by Step

$x^3+4x^2+4x+3=0$ $x^3+x^2+x+3x^2+3x+3=x(x^2+x+1)+3(x^2+x+1)=(x+3)(x^2+x+1)=0$ $(x+3)(x^2+x+1)=0$ The second term can not be further evaluated, it hasn't got any real roots. The possible real solutions of the equation of $(x+3)(x^2+x+1)=0$ is: $x=-3$
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