
Solving Polynomials using Descartes Rule of Signs

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Descartes' Rule of Signs?
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Descartes' Rule of Signs is a method used to determine the number of positive and negative real roots of a polynomial function based on the number of sign changes in the coefficients.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you determine the number of positive roots using Descartes' Rule of Signs?
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Count the number of sign changes in the polynomial f(x). The number of positive roots is equal to the number of sign changes or less than that by an even number.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you determine the number of negative roots using Descartes' Rule of Signs?
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To find the number of negative roots, evaluate f(-x) and count the sign changes in the resulting polynomial.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a rational root?
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A rational root is a solution to a polynomial equation that can be expressed as a fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q is not zero.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Rational Root Theorem?
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The Rational Root Theorem states that any rational solution of a polynomial equation with integer coefficients is of the form ±p/q, where p is a factor of the constant term and q is a factor of the leading coefficient.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find all possible rational zeros of a polynomial?
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List all factors of the constant term and the leading coefficient, then apply the Rational Root Theorem to find all possible combinations of ±p/q.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of complex roots in polynomials?
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Complex roots occur in conjugate pairs for polynomials with real coefficients, meaning if a + bi is a root, then a - bi is also a root.
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