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A polynomial of degree n appears to have how many solutions?

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Answer:

n solutions

Explanation:

Since the degree is n, it can have n factors. Hence n solutions

These solutions include both, real (distinct/repeated) and imaginary

User ChenQi
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Answer:

n solutions

Explanation:

It can have at max n solutions

Some may be multiples of the same solution, or it may have less than n solutions.

But the maximum it can have is n

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