According tp the fundamental theorem of algebra, how many zeros does the polynomial below have? f(x)=x^3-10x^2+27x-12

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According tp the fundamental theorem of algebra, how many zeros does the polynomial below have?  f(x)=x^3-10x^2+27x-12

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I got -114, but idk if is yes or no?

anonymous · Answer

According to the fundamental theorem of algebra, the amount of times a polynomial crosses the x axis is equal to the degree of the polynomial.  In your case, the degree is 3.... so it must cross the x axis 3 times.

Remember that degree just means the highest exponent in the polynomial :)

anonymous · Answer

so is my answer going to be B

anonymous · Answer

Ooops sorry I misunderstood your question... i was just answering the question you put up at the top, I didn't see there was a different question in the picture

anonymous · Answer

Yes, x+2 is a factor with remainder -114