Question

Use the Rational Zeros Theorem to write a list of all possible rational zeros of the function.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\text{Possible rational zeros}=\pm1,\pm\frac{1}{2},\pm2,\pm3,\pm\frac{3}{2},\pm6,\pm9,\pm\frac{9}{2},\pm18$

Step-by-step explanation:

We have been given the function

$f(x)=-2x^2+4x^3+3x^2+18$

From the rational zeros theorem, we have

$\text{Possible rational zeros}=\pm\frac{\text{Factors of constant term}}{\text{Factors of leading coefficient}}$

From the given function,

Leading coefficient = 2

Factors of 2 are 1,2

Constant term = 18

Factors of constant term = 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18

Hence, we have

$\text{Possible rational zeros}=\pm\frac{1,2,3,6,9,18}{1,2}\\\\\text{Possible rational zeros}=\pm1,\pm\frac{1}{2},\pm2,\pm3,\pm\frac{3}{2},\pm6,\pm9,\pm\frac{9}{2},\pm18$