Use the Rational Root Theorem to list all possible rational roots of the polynomial equation 2x^3+5x^2-8x+6=0. Do not find the actual roots.

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Sylvia Carlson

22 November, 23:15

Use the Rational Root Theorem to list all possible rational roots of the polynomial equation 2x^3+5x^2-8x+6=0. Do not find the actual roots.

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Jamison Eaton · Answer 1

Ok the rational roots theorem is the factors of the last term over the factors of the first term so the possible roots are

6/1 - 6/1 6/2 - 6/2 3/2 - 3/2 2/2 - 2/2 1/2 - 1/2 1/1 - 1/1