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A polynomial p(x) with degree 7 and real coefficients has the following known zeros with multiplicity two: -4 and 1+i. If 6 is also a zero of p(x), what are it’s possible multiplicities? Explain.

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Given:

A polynomial p(x) with degree 7 and real coefficients has the following known zeros with multiplicity two: -4 and 1+i. If 6 is also a zero of p(x).

Required:

What are it’s possible multiplicities?

Step-by-step explanation:

The polynomial of degree 7 will have 7 zeros.

We have given multiplicity two of -4 and 1+i . So, it is contributing four zeros.

Also, given that 6 is also a zero. So, multiplicity of 6 must be 3.

Answer:

Multiplicity of 6 is three.

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