I have to find the points where x equals zero in the following equation, without using rational root theorem.
The equation is: (3-x)(1-x)²+(1-x) = 0
I know the answer is x=2 and x=1. I get the x=1, that is simple.
I have to find the points where x equals zero in the following equation, without using rational root theorem.
The equation is: (3-x)(1-x)²+(1-x) = 0
I know the answer is x=2 and x=1. I get the x=1, that is simple.
$(3-x)(1-x)²+(1-x)$
$=[1-x][(3-x)(1-x)+1]$
$=(1-x)(4-4x+x^2)$
$=(1-x)(x-2)^2$.
I hope you can solve it from here.