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Solve using the fundamental theorem of algerba
(x+7)^7

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Explanation:

Given


\left(x+7\right)^7

solving the expression


\left(x+7\right)^7=0


\mathrm{Using\:the\:Zero\:Factor\:Principle:\quad \:If}\:ab=0\:\mathrm{then}\:a=0\:\mathrm{or}\:b=0\:\left(\mathrm{or\:both}\:a=0\:\mathrm{and}\:b=0\right)


\mathrm{Solve\:}\:x+7=0


\mathrm{Subtract\:}7\mathrm{\:from\:both\:sides}


x+7-7=0-7

Simplify


x=-7


\mathrm{The\:solution\:is}


x=-7

  • The fundamental theorem of algebra states that every polynomial function with a degree greater than or equal to 1 has at least 1 complex root.

A complex number follows this form


a + ib

Here:

  • The term
    a is the real part, and
  • The term
    bi is the imaginary part.

If b = 0, then the number is a real number.

As -7 has contains only the real part, so the root -7 is the real root.

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