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How many complex roots does the polynomial equation have? 3x^5−2x+1=0

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Answer:

The polynomial equation has 5 complex roots.

Explanation:

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User David Wolever
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discriminant = b^2 - 4ac
= (-2)^2 - 4(3)(1)
= 4 - 12
= - 8

the square root of a negative will give two complex roots.
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