Solve the Polynomial Equation $$x ^ { 3 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 6 = 0$$

question 337

Multiple Choice

Solve the polynomial equation. In order to obtain the first root, use synthetic division to test the possible rational
roots.
- $$x ^ { 3 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 6 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 3 , - 1,2 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 2,1,3 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 3 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 1 \}\)

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