SOLUTION: State the degree of the following polynomial equation. Find all of the real and imaginary roots of the equation, stating multiplicity when it is greater than one. x^5-16x^3 Th

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: State the degree of the following polynomial equation. Find all of the real and imaginary roots of the equation, stating multiplicity when it is greater than one. x^5-16x^3 Th      Log On


   



Question 922484: State the degree of the following polynomial equation. Find all of the real and imaginary roots of the equation, stating multiplicity when it is greater than one.
x^5-16x^3
The degree of the polynomial is __
Zero is a root multiplicity __
What are the two roots of multiplicity 1? __

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^5-16x^3 = x^3(x^2 - 16) =x^3 (x+4)(x-4)
The degree of the polynomial is 5
Zero is a root multiplicity 3
What are the two roots of multiplicity 1?(x+4) &(x-4)