Questions: Find the real solutions of the following equation.
3x^3 + x^2 - 13x + 5 = 0
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution set is □
(Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed. Use integers or fractions. Separate answers as needed. Type each answer only once.)
B. The solution set is ∅.
Transcript text: Find the real solutions of the following equation.
\[
3 x^{3}+x^{2}-13 x+5=0
\]
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution set is $\square$
(Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed. Use integers or fractions. Separate answers as needed. Type each answer only once.)
B. The solution set is $\varnothing$.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Polynomial Equation
We start with the polynomial equation:
\[
3x^3 + x^2 - 13x + 5 = 0
\]
Step 2: Find the Roots of the Polynomial
The roots of the polynomial are the solutions to the equation. The roots are:
\[
x_1 \approx -2.4142, \quad x_2 \approx 1.6667, \quad x_3 \approx 0.4142
\]
Step 3: Verify the Real Solutions
All the roots obtained are real numbers. Therefore, the solution set consists of all these roots.