SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial f(x). Then solve for f(x)=0. F(x)=x^3-7x^2+7x+15

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Question 1115541: Factor the polynomial f(x). Then solve for f(x)=0.
F(x)=x^3-7x^2+7x+15
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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Possible zeros to check for using synthetic division would be -5, -1, -3, 1, 3, 5.

The roots you will find to be are -1, 3, 5.

F%28x%29=%28x-5%29%28x-3%29%28x%2B1%29

Also be aware, once you find ANY one of the zeros, you can factorize to find the other two zeros.