Practice Definition of Roots - 21.1 | 21. Roots of a Polynomial | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Definition of Roots

21.1 - Definition of Roots

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what a root of a polynomial is.

💡 Hint: Think about where the polynomial crosses the x-axis.

Question 2 Easy

What is the maximum number of roots a polynomial of degree 3 can have?

💡 Hint: Consider the degree definition.

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Question 1

What is a root of a polynomial?

A value where f(x)=1
A value where f(x)=0
The highest degree term

💡 Hint: Think about where the polynomial touches the x-axis.

Question 2

True or False: The degree of a polynomial limits the number of roots it can have.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall definitions surrounding polynomial properties.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Prove that a quadratic polynomial can have at most 2 roots.

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of square roots.

Challenge 2 Hard

Factor the polynomial f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x - 12 completely.

💡 Hint: Start with possible rational roots and use synthetic division.

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