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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the maximum number of real zeros for f(x) = -3x5 + 4x4 + 2 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have 3 min to answer this question :/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well the biggest exponent is 5 thus 5 real zeros.... I think.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

f(x) = -3x^5 + 4x^4 + 2 ?

OpenStudy (kenljw):

The maximum number of zero's for a polynomial is equal to the highest order, they may be real and complex without analysis the maximum possible would be 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Honestly, when graphing it, it appears to have only 1 real zero.

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