Mathematics
For the polynomial x5 - x4 + x3 - 8x2 + 6x + 15, the maximum number of linear factors is :
9
6
7
5
Factorisation
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Answer
Maximum number of linear factors in a polynomial depends upon the highest power of variable.
Maximum number of linear factors in x5 - x4 + x3 - 8x2 + 6x + 15 = 5.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
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