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A polynomial of degree three has:

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A cubic polynomial (degree 3) always has exactly three zeroes, but they may not be distinct and could be real or complex.

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Only one zero
Exactly three zeroes
Almost three zeroes
More than three zeroes

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The Correct Option is B

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