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How many zeros does the function f(x) = 2x14 − 14x6 + 27x3 − 13x + 12 have?

(A) 24 (B) 14 (C) 6 (D) 5

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I believe it's B.14.........


User Jaymie Thomas
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Answer with explanation:

The given polynomial is


f(x) = 2x^(14) - 14x^(6) + 27x^(3) - 13x + 12

The highest degree of the polynomial is 14.So, maximum nmber of zeroes this polynomial can have is 14.

Option B: 14

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