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# Polynomial Root Analysis

## Given \( f(x) = 3x^3 - x^2 + 27x - 9 \),

**a) Determine the maximum number of real roots.**  
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**b) How many possible positive roots?**  
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**c) How many possible negative roots?**  
____________

**d) List all possible rational roots.**  

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**e) Find and list each real and complex root with its multiplicity.**  

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**f) List the polynomial as a product of linear factors.**  

_____________________________________________________

**g) Determine where the graph touches the x-axis and where it crosses the x-axis. Explain the answer.**  

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Transcribed Image Text:# Polynomial Root Analysis ## Given \( f(x) = 3x^3 - x^2 + 27x - 9 \), **a) Determine the maximum number of real roots.** ____________ **b) How many possible positive roots?** ____________ **c) How many possible negative roots?** ____________ **d) List all possible rational roots.** _____________________________________________________ **e) Find and list each real and complex root with its multiplicity.** _____________________________________________________ **f) List the polynomial as a product of linear factors.** _____________________________________________________ **g) Determine where the graph touches the x-axis and where it crosses the x-axis. Explain the answer.** _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
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