For the polynomial, $f(x) = x^4 - x^2 + x + 9$, list all the possible rational zeros. $\pm 1, \pm 3, \pm 9$ $1, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{9}$ $1, 3, 9$ $\pm 1, \pm 3, \pm 9, \pm \frac{1}{3}, \pm \frac{1}{9}$
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Step 1: According to the Rational Root Theorem, if a polynomial has integer coefficients, then every rational zero will have the form $\frac{p}{q}$, where $p$ is a factor of the constant term and $q$ is a factor of the leading coefficient. Show more…
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