Question

What is the maximum possible number of unique zeros for the

function

F(x)= ax 5 +bx+cx-1?

3

4

10

5

Answer 1

5 zeros maximum

Explanation:

Recall that a polynomial has as many roots (zeros) in the Complex number system, as its degree. So in the given case, where the leading term of the polynomial carries order 5, the maximum number of zeros for the given function cannot be larger than 5.