The function is .
To find the zeros of the function, set the equation and multiply the equation by
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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 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 division method by testing and
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Since , conclude that
is a zero of
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Therefore is a rational zero.
The depressed polynomial is .
Perform the synthetic division method on the depressed polynomial by testing and
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Since , conclude that
is a zero of
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Therefore is a rational zero.
The new depressed polynomial is .
Perform the synthetic division method on the new depressed polynomial by testing and
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Since , conclude that
is a zero of
.Therefore
is a rational zero.
The remaining quadratic factor is , which can be written as
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The factor yeilds no 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.
Factoring of .
Zeros are .
Rational zeros of are
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