Practice - Rational Root Theorem
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Practice Questions
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List the possible rational roots for the polynomial \( f(x) = x^3 - 4x^2 + 4x - 1 \).
💡 Hint: Use the factors of -1 divided by the factors of 1.
Identify the factors of 3.
💡 Hint: Consider numbers that can multiply to give 3.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Rational Root Theorem help you determine?
💡 Hint: Think about what we can find using factors.
True or False: The Rational Root Theorem can only find integer roots.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of rational numbers.
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Challenge Problems
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For the cubic polynomial \( f(x) = 5x^3 - 4x^2 + 3x - 2 \), find all possible rational roots, and confirm any that work using synthetic division.
💡 Hint: Factorize -2 and 5 for potential roots.
Using the Rational Root Theorem, find possible rational roots for \( f(x) = 6x^3 + x^2 - 8x - 4 \), and explain how to confirm them.
💡 Hint: Focus on factors of 4 and 6.
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