SOLUTION: Use the Rational Zero Theorem to find a zero. f(x)=3x^4-11x^3+10x-4 a)x=0 b)x=1 c)x=-5 d)x=-1

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Question 146411: Use the Rational Zero Theorem to find a zero.
f(x)=3x^4-11x^3+10x-4
a)x=0
b)x=1
c)x=-5
d)x=-1

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the Rational Zero Theorem to find a zero.
f(x)=3x^4-11x^3+10x-4
a)x=0
b)x=1
c)x=-5
d)x=-1
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Since f(-1)=0, x=-1 is a zero.
Cheers,
Stan H.

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