How do you find the number of roots for # f(x) = x^4 + 2x^3 - 3x^2 - 4x - 12# using the fundamental theorem of algebra?
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Explanation:
The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra states that every non-constant polynomial equation in one variable with Complex coefficients has a Complex root.
Complex numbers here include Real numbers, that is numbers of the form
A simple corollary of this, sometimes stated as part of the fundamental theorem is that a polynomial of degree
To prove the corollary from the theorem, find the first root then divide your polynomial by the corresponding factor. The resulting quotient polynomial will have degree