Question

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Factor the polynomial f(x)=x^5+2x^3−8x^2−16

and find its real zeros using the Zero Product Property.

Answer 1

Factor form,

f(x) = (x²+2)(x-2)(x²+2x+4)

Zeroes:

x-2=0

x=2

one real zeros of the function is, 2

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