$\"\"$

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Identify Possible Rational Zeros:

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Usually it is not practical to test all possible zeros of a polynomial function using only synthetic substitution. The Rational Zero Theorem can be used for finding the some possible zeros to test.

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Because the leading coefficient is $\"\"$ , the possible rational zeros are the intezer factors of the constant term $\"\"$ .

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Therefore the possible rational zeros are $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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Consider $\"\"$ .

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Perform the synthetic substitution method by testing $\"\"$ and $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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By using synthetic substitution, it can be determined that $\"\"$ is a rational zero.

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The depressed polynomial is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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Consider $\"\"$ .

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Perform the synthetic substitution method on the depressed polynomial by testing $\"\"$ and $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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By using synthetic substitution, it can be determined that $\"\"$ is a rational zero.

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The new depressed polynomial is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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Consider $\"\"$ .

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Perform the synthetic substitution method on the depressed polynomial by testing $\"\"$ and $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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By using synthetic substitution, it can be determined that $\"\"$ is a rational zero.

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Therefore $\"\"$ are the factors of the equation. $\"\"$

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The final quotient can be written as $\"\"$ .

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Factoring the quadratic expression yeilds $\"\"$ .

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Zeros are $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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The zeros of the equation are $\"\"$ .