Show that f(x) = x^3 - 2x - 1 has a real zero between 1 and 2.

Determine whether each statement is true or false. If false, explain why. Because x-1 is a factor of ƒ(x)=x^6-x^4+2x^2-2, we can also conclude that ƒ(1)=0

In Exercises 1–8, use the Rational Zero Theorem to list all possible rational zeros for each given function. f(x)=3x^4−11x^3−x^2+19x+6

Use the factor theorem and synthetic division to determine whether the second polynomial is a factor of the first. See Example 1. x^3-5x^2+3x+1; x-1

In Exercises 9–16, a) List all possible rational zeros. b) Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c) Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. f(x)=2x^3−3x^2−11x+6

In Exercises 25–32, find an nth-degree polynomial function with real coefficients satisfying the given conditions. If you are using a graphing utility, use it to graph the function and verify the real zeros and the given function value. n=3; 1 and 5i are zeros; f(-1) = -104

Show that each polynomial function has a real zero as described in parts (a) and (b). In Exercises 31 and 32, also work part (c). ƒ(x)=4x^3-37x^2+50x+60Find the zero in part (b) to three decimal places.

Factor ƒ(x) into linear factors given that k is a zero. See Example 2. ƒ(x)=2x^4+x^3-9x^2-13x-5; k=-1 (multiplicity 3)

Show that each polynomial function has a real zero as described in parts (a) and (b). In Exercises 31 and 32, also work part (c). ƒ(x)=6x^4+13x^3-11x^2-3x+5no zero greater than 1