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Which of the following values are zeros of f(x) = x³ – 8x² – 5x + 84? Select all that apply.

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Answer:

The answer to your question is: -3 and 7

Explanation:

To know if a value is a zero of the polynomial is necessary to find the prime factors of 84.

84 2

42 2

21 3

7 7

1

Then, the possible values are ±1, ±2, ±3, ±7.

After that, we evaluate each value in the polynomial, if the result is zero, that number is a root of the polynomial.

Example

(-3)³ - 8(-3)² - 5(-3) + 84

-27 - 72 + 15 + 84

- 99 + 99 = 0

Then, -3 is a zero of the polynomial

(7)³ - 8(7)² - 5(7) + 84

343 - 392 - 35 + 84

427 - 427 = 0

Then, 7 is a zero of the polynomial

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