SOLUTION: i need to solve this equation for x: x^3+ 7.07x^2 + 2.72x -14.75=0 i tried factoring out an x and then applying the quadratic equation but it doesnt seem right please guide me i

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Question 96002: i need to solve this equation for x:
x^3+ 7.07x^2 + 2.72x -14.75=0
i tried factoring out an x and then applying the quadratic equation but it doesnt seem right please guide me in the right direction. thank you

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are no "neat" roots or zeros for f(x).
I graphed it and found the following zeros:
x = 1.1822494...
x = -1.993359...
x = -6.25889...
Cheers,
Stan H.

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