Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 - Dividng Polynomials - 3.3 Exercises - Page 274: 57

Answer

The zeros of P(x) are -2, 3, and -3.

Work Step by Step

RECALL: The factor theorem states that c is a zero of P if and only if $x-c$ is a factor of P(x). $c=-2$ therefore $x-c = x-(-2)=x+2$ Divide P(x) by $x+1$ using synthetic division to have:
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