If a polynomial equation has rational coefficients and has exactly three real roots, then what is the degree of the polynomial?

Equal to

3

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Greater than or equal to

3

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Strictly greater than

3

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Less than

3

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Solution

The correct option is C Equal to $3$
If polynomial has rational coefficients then it has real roots & as this polynomial has 3 real roots therefore degree of polynomial is 3

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