Quick explanation of Descartes rule of signs

Quick explanation of Descartes rule of signs

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11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains Descartes' Rule of Signs, which helps determine the number of real positive and negative zeros in a polynomial. It describes how to find positive real zeros by counting sign changes between monomials and adjusting by an even number. The process for finding negative real zeros involves evaluating F(-X). The tutorial also discusses the fundamental theorem of algebra, which states that a polynomial must have a certain number of zeros, including complex zeros that occur in pairs.

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What does Descartes' rule of signs tell you about a polynomial?

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How do you determine the number of positive real zeros of a polynomial?

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What is the significance of the number of sign changes in relation to real zeros?

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Explain how to find the negative real zeros of a polynomial using F of negative X.

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According to the fundamental theorem of algebra, what can you conclude about the zeros of a polynomial?

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