Use the intermediate value theorem to show that the polynomial function has a real zero between the numbers

F(-2)

F(-1)

 

 

If the polynomial function has real coefficients and if is a zero of , then _______ is a also a zero of . So if is a zero of , then _______ is also a zero of .

Factor Theorem Use the Factor Theorem to show that the statement in the exercise is true.

Show that is a zero of the polynomial

Factor Theorem Use the Factor Theorem to show that the statement in the exercise is true.

Show that is afactor of the polynomial