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Roots and Zeros Of Polynomials
Roots and Zeros of Polynomials
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Mathematics
Undergraduate 1
10/22/2015

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Non-Real Complex Roots Always Come in...
Definition
Pairs
Term
The Possible number of real roots is equal...
Definition
to the highest exponent in the polynomial
Term
How to Find The Real Zeros of A Polynomial?
Definition
1.)Factor the Polynomial into Parts
2.)Factor each part as much as possible
3.)Make each part equal zero, and solve
4.)Remember Imaginary Numbers Cannot be Real Zeros
5.) Plot Each of the x=a zeros on the graph
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How to Identify A Graph Based On Roots?
Option A
Definition
Try and Verify If the X-Intercepts On the Graph Are Equal to the Zeroes of the Polynomial by replacing a x-intercept on the graph with a x in the polynomial and solving to see if it equals zero.
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How to Identify A Graph Based On Roots?
Option B
Definition
The number of real roots and possible roots can help you eliminate choices.
Then continue with option A.
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