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document.write( "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.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "It looks like it has no integer roots and has no rational roots.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If so, its only real root is irrational number.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "<B>Figure</B>. Plot f(t) = <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=x%5E3+-+4x+%2B6 ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"x%5E3+-+4x+%2B6\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" >\r<BR>\n" );
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