The function is .
To find the zeros of, set the equation
and multiply the equation by
.
Now the function is .
Identify Possible Rational Zeros:
\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 function is .
Because the leading coefficient is , the possible rational zeros are the integer factors of the constant term
.
Therefore, the possible rational zeros of are
.
The function is .
Perform the synthetic division method by testing and
.
Since , conclude that
is a zero of
.
Therefore is a rational zero.
The depressed polynomial is .
Perform the synthetic division method on the depressed polynomial by testing and
.
Since , conclude that
is a zero of
.
Therefore is a rational zero.
The remaining quadratic factor is .
The factor yeilds no rational zeros.
The final quotient can be written as .
yeilds no rational zeros.
Factoring the quadratic expression .
By using Factor theorem,
\When then
is a factor of polynomial.
Factored form of .
Rational zeros are .
The rational zeros of are
.