1. Zeros of a Polynomial Function
Chapter 2 Section 5
Zeros of a Polynomial Function

2. Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
If f(x) is a polynomial of degree n, where n> 0, the function has precisely n linear factors

3. Rational Zeros test If the polynomial
has integer coefficients, every rational zero of F(x) has the form:
Where p and q have no common factors other than 1, and
p = a factor of the constant term a0
q = a factor of the leading coefficient an

4. Examples: Find p and q 2.
4.) 1.
3.)

5. Examples- solve and simplify

6. Examples- solve and simplify

7. Homework
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