Roots of Polynomials: Finding g(y) with y1, y2, y3

In summary, the conversation discusses finding a polynomial g(y) with roots y1, y2, and y3, which are defined in terms of the roots x1, x2, and x3 of the polynomial f(x). The suggested approach is to factor the polynomial into the form y = (x - r1)(x - r2)(x - r3) and use this to find g(y).
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Homework Statement



Let x1, x2, x3 are the roots of the polynomial f(x)=x3+px+q, where f(x)[tex]\in[/tex]Q[x], p[tex]\neq[/tex]0. Find a polynomial g(y) of third degree with roots:

y1=x1/(x2+x3-q)
y2=x2/(x1+x3-q)
y3=x3/(x1+x2-q)

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



Any ideas? Thank you.
 
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Not guaranteeing a solution, but recall that a polynomial with roots can always be factored into the form y = (x - r1)(x - r2)(x - r3) where rn is a unique root. Try this with your three roots.
 
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Thank you for the advice. I will use it.
 

1. What are the roots of a polynomial?

The roots of a polynomial are the values of the variable that make the polynomial equation equal to zero.

2. How do you find the roots of a polynomial?

To find the roots of a polynomial, you can use the quadratic formula or factor the polynomial into simpler expressions and solve for the roots.

3. What is the significance of "g(y)" in finding roots of polynomials with y1, y2, y3?

"g(y)" represents the polynomial function where the roots are being found. It is used to denote the variable y and make the equation easier to work with when solving for the roots.

4. Can you find the roots of a polynomial with more than three given values?

Yes, the process of finding the roots of a polynomial with given values can be used for any number of given values. However, the more values that are given, the higher the degree of the polynomial, which can make solving for the roots more complex.

5. Are there any other methods for finding the roots of polynomials?

Yes, there are other methods such as using synthetic division or using graphs to estimate the roots. However, the most commonly used methods are the quadratic formula and factoring.

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