SOLUTION: Use the rational zeros theorem to find all the real zeros of the polynomial function. Use the zeros to factor f over the real numbers {{{ f(x)=x^3+5x^2-73x-77 }}}

Question 937061: Use the rational zeros theorem to find all the real zeros of the polynomial function. Use the zeros to factor f over the real numbers

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Possible roots to check are plus and minus of 1, 7, 11, using synthetic division. Look for division remainders of 0.

-1, YES.
1, NO.
-7, NO.
7, YES.
-11, YES.

Three YES's for three rational roots found for third degree polynomial function.

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