Question

How many zeros does the function f(x) = 7x13 − 12x9 + 16x5 − 23x + 42 have?

Answer 1

isn't the number of zeros equal to the degree of the polynomial

Answer 2

i have no idea i am completly lost

Answer 3

the degree of the polynomial = the highest exponent

example :- x^5 - the 5 is the exponent

Answer 4

ok so my choices are 4,5,9,13
so im assuming its 5

Answer 5

- the HIGHEST exponent

Answer 6

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Answer 7

- i was only giving you an example of an exponent

Answer 8

can you help me with 2 more questions plzz

Answer 9

sorry no gotta go right now

Answer 10

Was it 13?

Answer 11

Yes 13