Option 2: Explain how to find all possible rational zeros of a polynomial function. Follow your explanation to find all possible rational zeros in the function given below. $p(x) = 16x^4 - 5x^3 + 7x^2 - x - 24$
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For p(x) = 16x^4 - 5x^3 + 7x^2 - x - 24, the constant term is -24 and the leading coefficient is 16. The possible factors of -24 are ±1, ±2, ±3, ±4, ±6, ±8, ±12, and ±24. The possible factors of 16 are ±1, ±2, ±4, ±8, and ±16. Show more…
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