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Polynomial Equation

An equation is an expression of one variable such that

polynomials used to solve the theory of equations.

Solving Polynomial Equation

Solving polynomial equations involves finding all the values of variable x that satisfy f(x) = 0.

First Order Equation

A first order polynomial equation of one variable x has the general form

Ax + B = 0

Rewrite the equation above

Second Order Equation

A second order polynomial equation of one variable x has the general form

Solving Equation

Method 1

Where

Depending on the value of the equation will have the following root

One Real Root

Two Real Roots

Two Complex Roots

Method 2

Method 3

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