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xskull
Aug18-10, 06:40 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

Find all zeros of the polynomial:
P(x)=2x^3 - 8x^2 + 9x - 9

2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
I am unsure how to get the factors of this polynomial therefore my answer is that there are no factors.

Though, I do not know how to get the imaginary factors on a polynomial with three as it's highest degree.

Mark44
Aug18-10, 09:11 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

Find all zeros of the polynomial:
P(x)=2x^3 - 8x^2 + 9x - 9

2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
I am unsure how to get the factors of this polynomial therefore my answer is that there are no factors.
That answer is not likely to get you many points. If you're being asked to factor cubics, you probably have been presented some tools to help you, such as the Rational Root Theorem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational_root_theorem).


Though, I do not know how to get the imaginary factors on a polynomial with three as it's highest degree.