State the number of real solutions to the polynomial equation $x^3 - 5x^2 + 8x - 4 = 0$, given that $x=1$ is one solution. Show your working.
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Continues the study of functions, algebra, calculus, and introduces probability and statistics.
Covers algebra of functions, inverse functions, and solutions of equations and systems of equations.
solution of polynomial equations with real coefficients of degree $n$ having up to $n$ real solutions, including numerical solutions
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