First, we can factor this to make it easier to solve:
3(x^3 + 13x^2 + 13x + 9)
Now, we can use the rational root theorem like so:
List factors of 9:
1, 3, 9.
List factors of 1:
1
Because of this, we know our possible rational roots are:
+/-1, +/-3, +/-9
If none of these zeros fit using the remainder theorem, then we know our roots will be irrational.
D (38.63) because it wouldn’t make sense if the number was less than 10 when the line is clearly longer
Consecutive means in order. So let's call the first integer x. The next number in line would be x+1 and the largest integer would be x+2. Let's prove that so you're not confused. If x is 3, then x+1 is 4 (next in line), and x+2 is 5 next after that. See? So if we add all those together we set them equal to 267 and solve for x: x + x+1 + x+2 = 267. Combining like terms gives us 3x + 3 = 267 and 3x = 264. Now dividing both sides by 3 we get that x = 88. That's the smallest integer; the largest is found by adding 88 + 2 which is 90. So that means that the numbers are 88, 89, 90, and that adding them up = 267. Let's check that now: 88+89+90=267 so we're good.
