Roots Of Polynomials Flashcards
1
Q
what would the sum of the single roots give you in a polynomial
A
-b / a
2
Q
What would the sum of double roots give you in a cubic equation
A
c / a
3
Q
in a quartic equation what would the sum of the triple roots give you
A
-d / a
4
Q
what is linear transformation of roots
A
the process of finding the roots for a polynomial the has been transformed linearly
5
Q
If all the roots of a polynomial have been multiplied by 2 how would you find the equation of the new line
A
W = 2X therefore W/2 = X
Substitute W/2 into the equation
6
Q
is the sum of single roots negative or positive
A
Negative
