Solution to real and complex polynomial function?

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Homework Statement



Hi, I have been given the polynomial function P(z)=4z^4 -12z^2 +3z +19
I need to Establish the main technique/s required to solve the polynomial.
Then I need to find the solution of the polynomial?

Any help would be greatly appreciated because I have no idea where to start.

Homework Equations



P(z)=4z^4 -12z^2 +3z +19

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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by solve i guess you mean factor, well you can tell it has no real roots, how about using teh fact its roots must be congjugates then
 
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