11/29/21, 5:43 PM WEEKLY EXAM 01 – Megareview and Tutorial Center

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Which of the following is a possibility for the roots of

14 SOLUTION: 

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Number of sign variations = 0 (maximum possible number of positive roots)

Number of sign variations = 4 (maximum possible number of negative roots)

Therefore, the possible nature of roots can be

4 negative

2 negative, 2 complex

4 complex

A 4 positive real number

B 3 positive real root and 1 negative real root

C 2 negative real number and 2 positive real number

D 4 negative real number

15 For what value of k will make a factor of the polynomial

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