according to the fundamental theorem of algebra, how many zeros does the polynomial below have x^4 + 5x^3+10x^2+20x+24

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Josephine Russell

18 October, 13:49

according to the fundamental theorem of algebra, how many zeros does the polynomial below have x^4 + 5x^3+10x^2+20x+24

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Yusuf Sutton · Answer 1

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Cause the highest power is 4

Moshe · Answer 2

4

Step-by-step explanation:

the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra states that for any polynomial of degree n, there are n roots, some of which may be complex

The polynomial shown is of degree 4 (highest exponent of x)

Hence the polynomial has 4 roots / zeros