What are all the possible rational zeros for f(x)=x^3+11x^2+35x+33 and how do you find all zeros?

1 Answer
Dec 26, 2016

-3; (rational zero)
-4+-sqrt(5) (not rational zeros)

Explanation:

You would find rational zeros in the set of integer and negative numbers dividing the known term 33, which are -1; -3; -11; -33.

Using the remainder theorem, you will find that

f(-1)!=0

but

f(-3)=0

So -3 is a rational zero.

Then you will divide:

(x^3+11x^2+35x+33):(x+3)=x^2+8x+11

By using quadratic formula, you would find the not rational zeros:

-4+-sqrt(5)