Solve for x in the equation x\(^3\) - 5x\(^2\) - x + 5 = 0

Ifechuks1

13 years ago

x^3 - 5x^2 - x + 5=0.

Let x=1.

1^3 -5(1^2) -1 + 5= 0.

(x^3 - 5x^2 x +5)/ (x-1) =

x^2 - 4x -5.

On this one x= -1 and 5. So for the answer. X= 1,-1,and 5.

abiolass

12 years ago

tanks