kbridges576 kbridges576
  • 02-03-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Describe the number and type of roots for the polynomial (how many real and complex?). x3 + 5x2 – 4x – 2 = 0

Respuesta :

sqdancefan
sqdancefan sqdancefan
  • 02-03-2018
Descartes' rule of signs tells you the one sign change in the coefficients means there's one positive real root. If you change the sign of the odd-power terms, the signs become -++-, so have two sign changes. This means there are 0 or 2 negative real roots.

A graph shows there to be 3 real roots, two of which are negative. Thus there are no complex roots.
Ver imagen sqdancefan
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

In _____, the u.s. supreme court ruled that eugenic sterilization was constitutional.
When measuring the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, you should read the measurement from the ______ of the meniscus. ____(if you need help, choose th
What is the density (in g/L) of a gas with a molar mass of 70.49g/mol at 0.874atm and 389K?
What was the connection between mercantilism and the exploration of the Americas
Find the equation of the hyperbola centered at the origin that has a vertex at (5, 0) and a focus at (9, 0).
A performance _____ is a benchmark used to make sense of an organization's standing along a performance measure
Describe the possible effects of volunteer bias on the outcome of studies.
what is vergils advice to dante as spoken at the gate of hell
What was the impact of the Battle of the Little Bighorn? It proved the diplomatic ability of the Lakota people to assemble and forcefully remove American settle
Simplifying expressions without negative exponents with variales