SOLUTION: what is the factor of f(x)= x cubed+ 2x squared- 41x- 42

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Question 454708: what is the factor of f(x)= x cubed+ 2x squared- 41x- 42
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the factor of f(x)= x cubed+ 2x squared- 41x- 42
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I graphed f(x) and found a Real root at 2.317986...
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The other two roots are complex numbers.
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Check the problem again. The cubic you posted is
factored accurately with great difficulty.
Cheers,
Stan H.