Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

77. (a) Writing to Learn Write a paragraph that describes how the zeros of f(x)=(1/3)x3+x2+2x−3f(x)=(1 / 3) x^{3}+x^{2}+2 x-3 are related to the zeros of g(x)=x3+3x2+6x−9g(x)=x^{3}+3 x^{2}+6 x-9. In what ways does this example illustrate how the Rational Zeros Theorem can be applied to find the zeros of a polynomial with rational number coefficients? (b) Find the rational zeros of f(x)=x3−76x2−203x+72f(x)=x^{3}-\frac{7}{6} x^{2}-\frac{20}{3} x+\frac{7}{2}. (c) Find the rational zeros of f(x)=x3−52x2−3712x+52f(x)=x^{3}-\frac{5}{2} x^{2}-\frac{37}{12} x+\frac{5}{2}.

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