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Find the real root of \(\displaystyle x^5+5x^3+5x-1\)
To find the root of a polynomial, you can use a variety of methods such as the rational root theorem, synthetic division, or the quadratic formula. These methods involve manipulating the polynomial equation and solving for the variable that makes the equation equal to zero.
The rational root theorem is a method used to find possible rational roots of a polynomial. It states that if a polynomial has rational roots, they can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is a factor of the constant term and the denominator is a factor of the leading coefficient.
Synthetic division is most useful when trying to find the roots of a polynomial with a degree of three or higher. It simplifies the process of long division and allows you to quickly test potential roots to see if they are valid.
No, the quadratic formula can only be used to find the roots of a quadratic polynomial, which has a degree of two. For polynomials with a higher degree, you will need to use other methods such as the rational root theorem or synthetic division.
If you are unable to find the root of a polynomial, it is possible that the polynomial has no real roots. In this case, you can use the discriminant to determine whether the polynomial has imaginary roots or no roots at all.