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solve 3x^3+x^2-8x+4>0. show all the algebraic calculations. (5 marks)
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Steve
look for low-hanging fruit first
when x=1, y=3+1-8+4 = 0, so we have
(x-1)(3x^2+4x-4)
That factors into
(x-1)(3x-2)(x+2)
Now, from our general knowledge of cubics, we know that y<0 to the left of the smallest root. Then y alternates signs between roots, so we have y>0 for xin the intervals
(-2,2/3) and (1,∞)
when x=1, y=3+1-8+4 = 0, so we have
(x-1)(3x^2+4x-4)
That factors into
(x-1)(3x-2)(x+2)
Now, from our general knowledge of cubics, we know that y<0 to the left of the smallest root. Then y alternates signs between roots, so we have y>0 for xin the intervals
(-2,2/3) and (1,∞)
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