SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial function f(x). Then solve the equation f(x)=0. F(x)=x^3+4x^2+x-6

Question 1129067: Factor the polynomial function f(x). Then solve the equation f(x)=0.
F(x)=x^3+4x^2+x-6
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, Alan3354:
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^3+4x^2+x-6
1 4 1 -6 Try -2
1 2 -3 0
(x+2)(x^2+2x-3)
(x+2)((x+3)(x-1)

Roots are -3,-2,1
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the polynomial function f(x). Then solve the equation f(x)=0.
F(x)=x^3+4x^2+x-6
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Try the factors of 6 first.
1, 2 & 3 |||||| Plus and minus.
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