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If f(x) is a third degree polynomial function, how many distinct complex roots are possible?

Mathematics

2 answers:

seraphim [82]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

A: 0 or 2

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monitta2 years ago

3 0

Answer:

0 or 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The Fundamental theorem of Algebra states that a polynomial of degree n has n roots.

Since degree 3 then there are 3 possible roots

Since complex roots occur in conjugate pairs then

There can be 0 or 2 complex roots.

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