SOLUTION: Kindly assist please. How many roots does x^6=3x^5+1 have? a)11 b)5 c)1 d)6

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Question 700446: Kindly assist please.
How many roots does x^6=3x^5+1 have?
a)11
b)5
c)1
d)6
Answer by mouk(232) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x%5E6=3x%5E5%2B1+
+x%5E6+-+3x%5E5-1=0+
The degree of the polynomial is 6 (highest power) so there are 6 roots (some could be complex)