Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 4.5 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function - 4.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 232: 4

Answer

$\{ \frac{-1\pm\sqrt {13}}{2}\}$

Work Step by Step

Use the quadratic formula, we have $x=\frac{-1\pm\sqrt {1^2-4(1)(-3)}}{2}=\frac{-1\pm\sqrt {13}}{2}$ or $\{ \frac{-1\pm\sqrt {13}}{2}\}$
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