Factor Theorem; f(x)=x^3-7x^2+9x-24

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anonymous · Answer

Would +-1/2 be included in this?

anonymous · Answer

@Luigi0210 lol I need your help again if you don't mind, let me know if I'm bothering you too much, ok?

anonymous · Answer

@Jhannybean That goes for you too, if you don't mind.

luigi0210 · Answer

what exactly is the factor theorem? ^_^'

anonymous · Answer

The constant divided by the leading coefficient I think ._.

luigi0210 · Answer

Oh, haha well then..

luigi0210 · Answer

Is more of a trial and error process?

jhannybean · Answer

What what... oh my goodness...

luigi0210 · Answer

We got this hanny!

jhannybean · Answer

@AravindG

jhannybean · Answer

hanny? xD

luigi0210 · Answer

Miss Hanny?

jhannybean · Answer

Jhan* :P

aravindg · Answer

Well the question doesnt seem complete .Use factor theorem for which factor ?Usually there will be a (x-k) term given

luigi0210 · Answer

I don't got this :(

jhannybean · Answer

factor 24 first,what are the factors of 24?

aravindg · Answer

@Luigi0210  factor theorem is simply  the reverse of the Remainder Theorem: If you synthetic-divide a polynomial by x = a and get a zero remainder, then, not only is x = a a zero of the polynomial (courtesy of the Remainder Theorem), but x – a is also a factor of the polynomial (courtesy of the Factor Theorem).

anonymous · Answer

Write all potential rational zeros...that may be my fault, poor wording

anonymous · Answer

Using Rational Zero theorem

jhannybean · Answer

sorry, cross out the "use long division" for now xD

aravindg · Answer

oh ok Now its clearer @Viper_Feronzie

anonymous · Answer

x)

jhannybean · Answer

24 = +-24, +-1 , +-2, +-3, +-4, +-6 , |dw:1369968890796:dw|