SOLUTION: Hello! I need help solving this equation: Use the Rational Zero Test to list all possible rational zeros of f. f(x)=f(x) = 4x^5 – 8x^4 – 5x^3 + 10x^2 + x – 2 Thank you

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Question 977184: Hello!
I need help solving this equation: Use the Rational Zero Test to list all possible rational zeros of f.
f(x)=f(x) = 4x^5 – 8x^4 – 5x^3 + 10x^2 + x – 2
Thank you

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide the factors of the constant at the end by the coefficient at the beginning.
+/-
Factors are 1,2,4 and 1,2. Some will repeat.
+/- 1, 1/2, 2, 4
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