Prove f'(x) Has Roots in an Arithmetic Progression | Math Olympiad Training

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Let f(x) be a polynomial of degree 4 with four distinct real roots which form an arithmetic progression. Prove the zeroes of f'(x) also form an arithmetic progression.

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