12. Consider the function ƒ(x) = x^4 – x^3 + 2x^2 – 2x. How many real roots does it have?
options:
A) 2
B) 1
C) 3
D) 4

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello, let's factorise as much as we can.

[tex]x^4-x^3 + 2x^2-2x\\\\=x(x^3-x^2+2x-2)\\\\=x(x-1)(x^2+2)[/tex]

So, the solutions are

[tex]0, \ 1, \ \sqrt{2}\cdot i, \ -\sqrt{2}\cdot i[/tex]

There are only 2 real roots.

Thank you.

Answer:

So, the solutions are

There are only 2 real roots.

Step-by-step explanation: