SOLUTION: Solve for x: f(x)=X^4-2x^3x^2+8x-4=0 How can I find all possible roots and for this polynomial. How can I sketch a graph of this? My instructor also uses synthetic divsion after

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: Solve for x: f(x)=X^4-2x^3x^2+8x-4=0
How can I find all possible roots and for this polynomial. How can I sketch a graph of this?
My instructor also uses synthetic divsion after he finds the first root and factor.
This question is from textbook College Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The coefficient of the x^2 term is missing.
Cheers,
Stan H.

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