SOLUTION: P(x) = x^4 + 2x^3 - 2x^2 - 3x +2 Solve for p(x) =0

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Question 1180384: P(x) = x^4 + 2x^3 - 2x^2 - 3x +2
Solve for p(x) =0

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
1 and -2 are roots:
Using Synthetic Division:

1	1	2	-2	-3	2
		1	3	1	-2
-2	1	3	1	-2	0
		-2	-2	2	
	1	1	-1	0	
        x^2  +  x  -1 = 0      
 
   
      x = .618  x = -1.618  (rounded to 4 decimal places)
 x = { -2, -1.618, .618, 1}
Wish You the Best in your Studies.



Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



...factor








solutions:
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...use quadratic formula




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