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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What are the possible number of positive real, negative real, and complex zeros of f(x) = -7x4 - 12x3 + 9x2 - 17x + 3?

mathslover (mathslover):

Hello @dramaqueen1000 - Welcome to OpenStudy! Can you tell me what is the degree of the given equation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Fourth Degree

mathslover (mathslover):

Well done! So, the highest power here is 4. Thus, the no. of solutions will be 4 ! Remember that : No. of solutions of a polynomial = Degree of the Polynomial.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do you find the possible number of complex roots?

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