Find the Zeros of the Function Below Algebraically, If Any $f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 4 } + 10 x ^ { 2 } + 12$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Find the zeros of the function below algebraically, if any exist. $f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 4 } + 10 x ^ { 2 } + 12$

• A) \(- \sqrt { 3 } , - \sqrt { 2 } , \sqrt { 2 }\), and \(\sqrt { 3 }\)
• B) \(- \sqrt { 3 } , 0\), and \(\sqrt { 3 }\)
• C) \(- \sqrt { 3 }\) and \(\sqrt { 3 }\)
• D) \(- \sqrt { 2 }\) and \(\sqrt { 2 }\)
• E) No zeros exist.

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