Question

How do you use the Rational Zeros Theorem to determine if there are any zeros in the polynomial f(x)=6x^3-5x-1

Answer 1

Given a polynomial ax^n+.......+ c, the RZT says that possible roots are

given by plus/minus factor combos of c/a, in this case 1/6 so

1/1,-1/1,1/2,-1/2, etc

Answer 2

So, those are the possible zeros? And now I need to plug them in and see if they work, correct?

Answer 3

Well, your question doesn't say you actually have to do it but yes, that's what you would do.

Answer 4

Okay, thanks so much.

Answer 5

ur welcome