Use the Rational Zeros Theorem to find all the real zeros of the polynomial function. Use the zeros to factor f over the real numbers. f(x) = x3 + 3x2 - 4x - 12

A. -3, -2, 2; f(x) = (x + 3)(x + 2)(x - 2)
B. -2, 2, 3; f(x) = (x + 2)(x - 2)(x - 3)
C. -2; f(x) = (x + 2)(x2 + x - 6)
D. -3; f(x) = (x + 3)(x2 - x - 4)


Answer: A

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