MAT 105: College Algebra: 5.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions

5.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions

Learning Objectives

In this section, you will:

• Evaluate a polynomial using the Remainder Theorem,
• Use the Factor Theorem to solve a polynomial equation,
• Use the Rational Zero Theorem to find rational zeros,
• Find zeros of a polynomial function,
• Use the Linear Factorization Theorem to find polynomials with given zeros,
• Use Descartes' Rules of Signs,
• Solve real-world applications of polynomial equations.