S sicsniper911 New member Joined Jul 17, 2009 Messages 1 Jul 17, 2009 #1 What are all the possible rational zeros for f(x) = x^3 + 8x + 6? i have no idea what a rational zero is or what to do with one. please help.
What are all the possible rational zeros for f(x) = x^3 + 8x + 6? i have no idea what a rational zero is or what to do with one. please help.
skeeter Elite Member Joined Dec 15, 2005 Messages 3,204 Jul 17, 2009 #2 since you have no clue, go to the link a get one ... http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA...rem.topicArticleId-38949,articleId-38920.html
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F fasteddie65 Full Member Joined Nov 1, 2008 Messages 360 Jul 17, 2009 #3 f(x) = x^3 + 8x + 6 Consider the factors of 6 {p}: ±1, ±2, ±3, ±6 Now the factors of 1{q}: ±1 Form rational numbers p/q: ±1, ±2, ±3, ±6 These are the possible rational zeros of f(x). By the way, I find there are no rational zeros for f(x).
f(x) = x^3 + 8x + 6 Consider the factors of 6 {p}: ±1, ±2, ±3, ±6 Now the factors of 1{q}: ±1 Form rational numbers p/q: ±1, ±2, ±3, ±6 These are the possible rational zeros of f(x). By the way, I find there are no rational zeros for f(x).