Chapter 3: Problem 43
Solve the equation \(2 x^{3}-5 x^{2}+x+2=0\) given that 2 is a zero of \(f(x)=2 x^{3}-5 x^{2}+x+2\)
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Chapter 3: Problem 43
Solve the equation \(2 x^{3}-5 x^{2}+x+2=0\) given that 2 is a zero of \(f(x)=2 x^{3}-5 x^{2}+x+2\)
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