Finding the Real Zeros for a Polynomial (4.6.3)

Question 1

• The factor theorem says (x– c) must be a factor of the polynomial if it divides into the polynomial with a remainder of 0.

Answer 1

• The factor theorem says (x– c) must be a factor of the polynomial if it divides into the polynomial with a remainder of 0.

Question 2

• A real zero, or root, is a point where a curve crosses or touches the x-axis.

Answer 2

• A real zero, or root, is a point where a curve crosses or touches the x-axis.

Question 3

• Difference of two cubes: x^3 - y^3 = (x-y)(x^2 + xy + y^2).

Answer 3

• Difference of two cubes: x^3 - y^3 = (x-y)(x^2 + xy + y^2).