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use the rational zero theorem to list the potential rational zeros of the polynomial function. Do not attempt to find the zeros...Question
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
f(x)=2x^5-x^3+8x^2+52
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Steve
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.
±1 ±2 ±4 ±13 ±26 ±52
±1/2 ±2/2 ±4/2 ±13/2 ±26/2 ±52/2
with some duplicates listed.