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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How many complex roots does 5x6+x4-3=0 3 4 5 6

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

For finding the roots, use the discriminant: \(b^2-4ac\)

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

Your function is in quadratic form: \(ax^2+bx+c=0\)

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

Orr rather, I think you can look a it this way, \[5x^6+x^4-3=0\] Highest power of \(x\) is \(6\), therefore you will have 6 roots. Complex roots always come in conjugate pairs, meaning \(a\pm bi\) The following can be solutions: - 6 real, no complex - 4 real, 2 complex (1 conjugate pair) - 2 real , 4 complex (2 conjugate pairs) - 0 real, 6 complex, (3 conjugate pairs)

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