The function is .
Identify Possible Rational Zeros of :
Usually it is not practical to test all possible zeros of a polynomial function using only synthetic
\substitution. The Rational Zero Theorem can be used for finding the some possible zeros to test.
\The polynomial function is .
Use rational zero theorem to find the potential rational zeros of a polynomial function.
\If is the rational zero, then
is factor of the constant term
and
is factor of the leading coefficient
.
The possible values of are
and
.
The possible values of are
.
Now form all possible ratios of are
and
.
Make a table for the synthetic division and test possible zeros.
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Since ,
is one of the zero of the function.
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The depressed polynomial is .
is a one of factor of the function
.
is a zero of
.
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Find the roots of the polynomial by using quadratic formula.
Quadratic formula: .
Substitute ,
and
in the above expression.
\
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Therefore, and
are also the factors of
.
Therefore roots of are
and
.
are complex zeros of
.
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The complex zeros are .
Factor form of is
.