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If f(x) is a third degree polynomial function how many distinc complex rules are possible ?

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2

Explanation:

According to the fundamental theorem of Algebra

A polynomial of degree 3 has 3 roots

However, complex roots occur in conjugate pairs, hence

There can only be 2 distinct complex roots.

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