Solve the Polynomial Equation $$x ^ { 3 } - 8 x ^ { 2 } - x + 8 = 0$$

question 126

Multiple Choice

Solve the polynomial equation. In order to obtain the first root, use synthetic division to test the possible rational
roots.
- $$x ^ { 3 } - 8 x ^ { 2 } - x + 8 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 1 , - 1,8 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 1,2 , - 4 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 1,2,4 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 1 , - 1 , - 8 \}\)

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