Question

PLEASE HELP!!!! GIVING OUT MEDALS.
List the possible rational roots of P(x) given by the Rational Root Theorem.
P(x)= 3x^4-4x^3-x^2-7

Answer 1

take all fractions where the numerator divides \(7\) and the denominator divides \(3\)
don't forget the \(\pm\)

Answer 2

sorry can you go a little more into depth?

Answer 3

the divisors of \(7\) are only \(1\) and \(7\)
the divisors of \(3\) are \(1\) and \(3\)
\[\pm1,\pm 7,\pm\frac{1}{3},\pm\frac{7}{3}\]

Answer 4

ohh okay. why do you choose 7 and 3?

Answer 5

\(7\) is the constant, the leading coefficient is \(3\)

Answer 6

oh awesome thanks!

Answer 7

yw

Answer 8

@satellite73 is there anyway you can look at this one for me too please?
Find any rational roots of P(x).
P(x)=x^3+5x^2+x+5