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

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.2 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function - 3.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 224: 48

Answer

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

Work Step by Step

Step 1. List possible rational real zeros $\frac{p}{q}: \pm1,\pm\frac{1}{2}$ Step 2. Use synthetic division to find one zero as shown in the figure to find a zero $x=-\frac{1}{2}$. Step 3. Use the quotient to find other zeros: $2x^2+2=0$ no solution. Step 4. Factor the polynomial $f(x)=(x+\frac{1}{2})(2x^2+2)=(2x+1)(x^2+1)$
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