Step 1:
\The function is .
Identify Rational Zeros. \ \
\Usually it is not possible 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 for higher degree polynomial.
\If is a rational zero, then
is a factor of 26 and
is a factor of 1.
The possible values of are ± 1, ± 2, ± 13 and ± 26.
The possible values for are ± 1.
So, = ± 1, ± 2, ± 13 and ± 26.
Step 2:
\Make a table for the synthetic division and test possible zeros.
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Since ,
is a zero. The depressed polynomial is
. \ \
The depressed polynomial, , is quadratic equation then the zeros of equation are calculated as
. \ \
Substitute ,
and
in the above expression. \ \
Therefore roots of are
.
Step 3:
\Factor theorem,
\When then
is a factor of polynomial.
Factors of the polynomial are then \ \
Solution :
\The Complex zeroes of the function are .
Factored form is .