SOLUTION: How do I factor x^3 - 4x +6? I tried Rational Root Theorem but can't find a factor of 6 so that the polynomial is 0.

Question 1043455: How do I factor x^3 - 4x +6? I tried Rational Root Theorem but can't find a factor of 6 so that the polynomial is 0.
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How do I factor x^3 - 4x +6? I tried Rational Root Theorem but can't find a factor of 6 so that the polynomial is 0.
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It looks like it has no integer roots and has no rational roots.

If so, its only real root is irrational number.

See the plot below.

Figure. Plot f(t) =

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