use the rational zeros theorem to list the potential rational zeros of the potential function. Do not attempt to find the zeros.

f(x)=2x^5-x^3+8x^2+52

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any rational roots p/q will have p a factor of 52 and q a factor of 2. So, possibilities are

±1 ±2 ±4 ±13 ±26 ±52
±1/2 ±2/2 ±4/2 ±13/2 ±26/2 ±52/2
with some duplicates listed.