Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 268: 19

Answer

$\frac{1}{2}$ (multiplicity 2), $-2$. $f(x) =(2x-1)^2(x+2)$.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. List possible rational zeros $\frac{p}{q}:\pm1,\pm2,\pm\frac{1}{2},\pm\frac{1}{4}$. Step 2. Use synthetic division as shown to find zero(s) $x=-2$. Step 3. Use the quotient to find other zero(s) $4x^2-4x+1=0 \Longrightarrow (2x-1)^2=0 \Longrightarrow x=\frac{1}{2}$ (multiplicity 2). Step 4. Thus $f(x)=4x^3+4x^2-7x+2=(2x-1)^2(x+2)$.
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