Michigan State University - Diagnostic Exam

5.3

  •   According to the rational root theorem, the possible rational roots of the polynomial equation 2x5 + 3x3 - 4x + 1 = 0 are?

    a) ±2 b) ±1 c) ±1
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2, ± 1
       
    d) ±1, ± 2 e) ±1, ± 2, ± 3, ± 4


July 16, 2008