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How many roots do the following equation have 2x^4 -x^3-12x^2-25x+5=0

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Answer:

4 roots

Explanation:

a 4th degree polynomial has 4 roots

they may be complex or real, but it will always have 4 roots


In this case it has 2 real roots and 2 complex roots


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