OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §5.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions · Example 4 · Algebra · Polynomials

Using the Factor Theorem to Find the Zeros of a Polynomial Expression

Show that $(x + 2)$ is a factor of $x^{3} - 6 x^{2} - x + 30.$ Find the remaining factors. Use the factors to determine the zeros of the polynomial.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §5.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions · Example 4

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