SOLUTION: Use the Rational Zero Theorem to list all possible rational zeros for the given function. f(x)=x^5-x^2+3x+2

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Question 770787: Use the Rational Zero Theorem to list all possible rational zeros for the given function.
f(x)=x^5-x^2+3x+2
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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f(x)=x^5-x^2+3x+2
All the possible rational zeros are p/q where p is a factor of the last coefficient (2) and q is a factor of the first coefficient (1)
So values for p: -2,-1,1,2
values for q: -1,1
Possible rational zeros: -2,-1,1,2
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