Question 47

Mathematics Linear and Quadratic Equations Medium

Number of real roots of \(3 x^{5}+15 x-8=0\) is

(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 1
(D) 0
✓ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Suppose \(\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=3 x^{5}+15 x-8\) Number of sign changes in \(f(x)=0\) is only 1 , hence there can be maximum one positive root of \(f(x)=0\). \[\] Number of sign changes in \(f(-x)=0\) is none. Thus there is no negative root. But degree of equation is 5 , therefore, there is at least one real root. So there must be one real positive root.\[\]Choice (C)\[\]

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