Alright here's one more for yall. I don't even know where to start on this kind of problem. Help plz?
Show that the equation x^101 + x^51 + x - 1 = 0 has exactly one real root.
10-19-2007 03:06 AM
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Another calc prob if you don't mindAlright here's one more for yall. I don't even know where to start on this kind of problem. Help plz? | |
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10-19-2007 03:11 AM
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hint #1: graph its derivative | |
10-19-2007 03:15 AM
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what if i'm supposed to do it without graphing? also, i'd like the most general method of showing this so i can do it for different equations too. | |
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10-19-2007 03:26 AM
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I'm trying to let you figure it out without giving it away | |
10-20-2007 09:30 AM
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OP, You're seriously overthinking this imo. | |
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10-20-2007 11:44 AM
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ill be damned if i know the answer | |
10-20-2007 01:30 PM
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10-20-2007 06:21 PM
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This is how bored I am. | |
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10-20-2007 06:31 PM
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im still stuggling with E=mc2 ffs. | |