21. - Roots of a Polynomial
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What is the definition of a root of a polynomial?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the polynomial when you substitute this value.
How many roots can a polynomial of degree 3 have?
💡 Hint: Consider the maximum number of linear factors it can have.
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What defines a root of a polynomial?
💡 Hint: Think about the output of the polynomial when you substitute the value.
True or False: A polynomial of degree n can have more than n roots.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between degree and roots.
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Prove that a quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c can have zero, one, or two roots based on its discriminant.
💡 Hint: Analyze the discriminant carefully!
Given f(x) = x^4 + 1, demonstrate its factorization into irreducible quadratics over the field of real numbers and integers.
💡 Hint: Keep track of coefficients as you set up your equations!
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