SOLUTION: When using the rational root theorem, which of the following is a possible root of the equation (3x^3-x^2+4x+5) answer choices are -7,6,-5/3, and 4/3. Thank you so much for your he

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Question 950764: When using the rational root theorem, which of the following is a possible root of the equation (3x^3-x^2+4x+5) answer choices are -7,6,-5/3, and 4/3. Thank you so much for your help!! I can't figure out how to do this.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Look at the factors of the constant term and the leading term.
Since they're both primes, it's easier.
Possible rational roots are {-5,-3,-5/3,5/3,3,5}