SOLUTION: Factorise {{{2x^3 +7x^2+6x-5}}} over the real and complex field given that P(1/2) = 0

Question 1014617: Factorise over the real and complex field given that P(1/2) = 0
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If

then

is a factor of

Use polynomial long division to divide

The result will be a quadratic for which you can find the zeros using the quadratic formula.

See Purple Math Polynomial Long Division for a refresher on Polynomial Long Division, if necessary.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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