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According to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, how many roots exist for the polynomial function? f(x) = 8x7 – x5 + x3 + 6 3 roots 4 roots 7 roots 8 roots

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Answer:

C. 7 roots

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Answer:

C. 7 roots

Explanation:

The given polynomial function is


f(x)=8x^7-x^5+x^3+6


According to the fundamental theorem of algebra, an nth degree polynomial will have n roots.


The given polynomial function is a 7th degree polynomial. Therefore the polynomial will have 7 roots.


The correct is C

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