Describe the number and type of roots for the polynomial. (how many real and complex?)

x^3+5x^2-4x-2=0

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Adalynn Mcgrath

20 June, 01:41

Describe the number and type of roots for the polynomial. (how many real and complex?)

x^3+5x^2-4x-2=0

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Saige King · Answer 1

This is a cubic equation so it will have a total of three roots.

there is only one change of sign so the equation will have one positive real root.

The other 2 roots will be negative and might be real or complex

Describe the number and type of roots for the polynomial. (how many real and complex?)x^3+5x^2-4x-2=0

Describe the number and type of roots for the polynomial. (how many real and complex?)

x^3+5x^2-4x-2=0