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    This document discusses the rational zero theorem, which can be used to find rational zeros of polynomial functions. It provides examples of using the rational zero theorem to find the rational zeros of polynomials by determining possible rational zeros based on the leading and constant coefficients, and evaluating them. It also introduces synthetic division as an alternative method for determining rational zeros that is less tedious than direct evaluation when there are many possible rational zeros. The key steps are: 1) determine possible rational zeros based on coefficients, 2) evaluate possible zeros or use synthetic division to find factors, 3) identify rational zeros and factors of the polynomial.

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    This document discusses the rational zero theorem, which can be used to find rational zeros of polynomial functions. It provides examples of using the rational zero theorem to find the rational zeros of polynomials by determining possible rational zeros based on the leading and constant coefficients, and evaluating them. It also introduces synthetic division as an alternative method for determining rational zeros that is less tedious than direct evaluation when there are many possible rational zeros. The key steps are: 1) determine possible rational zeros based on coefficients, 2) evaluate possible zeros or use synthetic division to find factors, 3) identify rational zeros and factors of the polynomial.

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    This document discusses the rational zero theorem, which can be used to find rational zeros of polynomial functions. It provides examples of using the rational zero theorem to find the rational zeros of polynomials by determining possible rational zeros based on the leading and constant coefficients, and evaluating them. It also introduces synthetic division as an alternative method for determining rational zeros that is less tedious than direct evaluation when there are many possible rational zeros. The key steps are: 1) determine possible rational zeros based on coefficients, 2) evaluate possible zeros or use synthetic division to find factors, 3) identify rational zeros and factors of the polynomial.

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    RATIONAL ZERO THEOREM,

    FACTORING POLYNOMIALS and


    GRAPHING POLYNOMIAL
    FUNCTIONS
    Zeros of Polynomial Functions
    polynomial function P(x)
    if P(c) = 0
    zero of P(x)
    Zeros of P(x) - roots or solutions of the polynomial equation P(x) = 0

    Example:
    The zeros of
    since are 1, 2, and 3.

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 2


    Zeros of Polynomial Functions
    Example:
    The zeros of
    are 1, 2, and 3 since
    P(1) = 0, P(2) = 0, and P(3) = 0.
    By Factor Theorem, the factors of P(x) are x – 1, x – 2, and x – 3.

    product of

    Therefore, the zeros of P(x) are factors of the constant term.

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 3


    Rational Zero Theorem

    If the polynomial function


    has integer coefficients, then every rational zero of P(x) is of the form
    (in lowest terms), where p is a factor of the constant coefficient
    and q is a factor of the leading coefficient .

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 4


    Rational Zero Theorem
    Example 1:
    Find all the rational zeros of

    Leading coefficient :1 Constant coefficient : -8

    Possible rational zeros

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 5


    Rational Zero Theorem
    Cont. Example 1:
    Find all the rational zeros of
    Possible rational zeros:

    Therefore, the rational zeros are -2 and 4.

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 6


    Rational Zero Theorem: Exercises

    Answer the following.

    1. Find all the rational zeros of

    2. Find all the rational zeros of

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 7


    Rational Zero Theorem: Exercises

    1. Find all the rational zeros of

    Possible rational zeros

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 8


    Rational Zero Theorem: Exercises

    Cont 1. Find all the rational zeros of


    Possible rational zeros:

    Therefore, the rational zeros are 2 and -7.

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 9


    Rational Zero Theorem: Exercises

    2. Find all the rational zeros of

    Possible rational zeros

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 10


    Rational Zero Theorem: Exercises

    Cont. 2. Find all the rational zeros of

    Therefore, the rational zeros are 2, -2 and -3.

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 11


    Rational Zero Theorem

    From the previous item, the process of getting the zeros of a polynomial is
    tedious because of many values to be evaluated. If this is the case,
    synthetic division can be used for convenience.

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 12


    Rational Zero Theorem
    Example 2:
    Find all the rational zeros of

    :2 : -20

    Simplify fractions and


    eliminate duplicates:

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 13


    Rational Zero Theorem
    Cont. Example 2:
    Find all the rational zeros of
    Evaluating each possible rational zeros to P(x) is tedious.
    This time, synthetic division will be used.
    Use -5

    Remainder
    Therefore, -5 is a zero of P(x)
    so (x + 5) is a factor of P(x).
    Apply factoring

    Zeros of P(x):

    Rational Zero Theorem, Factoring Polynomials, and Polynomial Equations 14

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