The function is .
Identify Possible Rational Zero:
\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.
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Because the leading coefficient is , the possible rational zeros are the intezer factors of the constant term
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or
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Therefore, the possible rational zeros of are
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The function is .
Perform the synthetic substitution method by testing and
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Since , conclude that
is a zero of
.
Therefore is a rational zero.
The depressed polynomial is .
Consider .
or
or
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Therefore, .
The final quotient can be written as .
Factoring the quadratic expression .
By using Factor theorem,
\When then
is a factor of polynomial.
Factoring of .
Zeros are .
The possible rational zeros of are
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The rational zeros of are
.