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In a cubic polynomial 2xxx-5xx-14x 8 find the sum of the zeros?
2x^3 - 5x^2 - 14x + 8 Let P(x) represents the cubic polynomial. We can find the sum of x-values which make P(x) = 0, (the sum of the roots of the equation) P(x) = 2x^3 - 5x^2 - 14x + 8 P(x) = 0 2x^3 - 5x^2 - 14x + 8 = 0 Since the degree of this polynomial is odd, then the sum of the roots is -[a(n - 1)/an], where a(n-1) is -5 and an is 2. So we have, -[a(n - 1)/an] = -(-5/2) = 5/2 Thus the sum of the roots is 5/2.
How many roots does a quadratic equation in one variable have?
A quadratic equation has two roots. They may be similar or dissimilar. As the highest power of a quadratic equation is 2 , there are 2 roots. Similarly, in the cubic equation, the highest power is 3, so it has three equal or unequal roots. So the highest power of an equation is the answer to the no of roots of that particular equation.
A quadratic polynomial is a third-degree polynomial?
No. A quadratic polynomial is degree 2 (2 is the highest power); a cubic polynomial is degree 3 (3 is the highest power).No. A quadratic polynomial is degree 2 (2 is the highest power); a cubic polynomial is degree 3 (3 is the highest power).No. A quadratic polynomial is degree 2 (2 is the highest power); a cubic polynomial is degree 3 (3 is the highest power).No. A quadratic polynomial is degree 2 (2 is the highest power); a cubic polynomial is degree 3 (3 is the highest power).
If 3 - 2i is a solution to a polynomial equation is the complex conjugate 3 plus 2i also a solution yes or no?
Not necessarily, take for example the equation x^2=5-12i. Then, 3-2i satisfies the equation. However, 3+2i does not because (3+2i)^2 = 5+12i.
What is the least degree of a polynomial with the roots 3 0 -3 and 1?
The polynomial P(x)=(x-3)(x-0)(x+3)(x-1) is of the fourth degree.
