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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
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Capitolo 4, Problema 6

In Exercises 1–8, use the Rational Zero Theorem to list all possible rational zeros for each given function. f(x)=3x4−11x3−3x2−6x+8

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Identify the polynomial function: f(x)=3x4−11x3−3x2−6x+8.
Recall the Rational Zero Theorem: possible rational zeros are of the form \(\frac{p}{q}\), where p is a factor of the constant term and q is a factor of the leading coefficient.
List the factors of the constant term (8): \(\pm\) 1, \(\pm\) 2, \(\pm\) 4, \(\pm\) 8.
List the factors of the leading coefficient (3): \(\pm\) 1, \(\pm\) 3.
Form all possible rational zeros by taking each factor of 8 over each factor of 3, simplifying if possible, to get the complete list of candidates.

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Rational Zero Theorem

The Rational Zero Theorem provides a method to list all possible rational zeros of a polynomial function. It states that any rational zero, expressed as a fraction p/q in lowest terms, must have p as a factor of the constant term and q as a factor of the leading coefficient.
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To apply the Rational Zero Theorem, you need to find all factors of the constant term and the leading coefficient. Factors are integers that divide the number without leaving a remainder. These factors help generate all possible rational zeros by forming fractions p/q.
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A zero of a polynomial function is a value of x that makes the function equal to zero. Understanding zeros is essential for solving polynomial equations and analyzing their graphs. Rational zeros are specific zeros that can be expressed as fractions of integers.
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