Solve the Polynomial Equation $$x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 10 x + 12 = 0$$

question 441

Multiple Choice

Solve the polynomial equation. In order to obtain the first root, use synthetic division to test the possible rational
roots.
- $$x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 10 x + 12 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 1 + i , 1 - i , - 6 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 1 + i , 1 - i , 6 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 6,6 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 1 + i , 1 - i , 6 i \}\)

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