The fundamental theorem of algebra states that a polynomial with degree n has at most n solutions. The "at most" depends on the fact that the solutions might not all be real number.
In fact, if you use complex number, then a polynomial with degree n has exactly n roots.
So, in particular, a third-degree polynomial can have at most 3 roots.
In fact, in general, if the polynomial 
has solutions 
, then you can factor it as
So, a third-degree polynomial can't have 4 (or more) solutions, because otherwise you could write it as
But this is a fourth-degree polynomial.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
First, make them on one side of the formula in the form of 
which is 
Next, insert the corresponding number in the quadratic formula, 
, and the answer can be calculated.
Twice a number (2x) decreased by 7 (- 7).
2x - 7
Two times a specfic number (x) subtracted by 7.
1 quarter = 25 cents
1 dime = 10 cents
1 nickel = 5 cents
1 penny = 1 cent
1) You need 2 pennies.
2) You need 7 pennies.
3) You need 9 dimes.
4) You need 2 quarters and 0 nickels.
5) You need 5 nickels.
Hope this helps =)
