Question

find all the zeros of the function and write the polynomial as a product of linear factors.
2s^3 - 5s^2 + 12s -5

Answer 1

i'll help with one of the roots:
\[ \large \begin{array}{r|rrrr}
& 2 & -5 & 12 & -5\\
1/2 & & 1 & -2 & 5 \\ \hline
& 2 & -4 & 10 & \fbox{0}
\end{array} \]

Answer 2

u can now use the quadratic formula for the other two roots.