Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.5 - Zeros of Polynomial Functions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 376: 3

Answer

$false$.

Work Step by Step

Based on the Rational Zero Theorem, the given polynomial will have possible rational zeros of $\frac{p}{q}$ with $p=\pm1$ (factors of $1$) and $q=\pm1,\pm3$ (factors of $3$). Thus, $\frac{1}{2}$ is not a possible rational zero and the answer is $false$.
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