Can someone give me the solution of that trinomial

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The discussion focuses on solving the cubic trinomial equation x^3 + (11 + (8/3))x^2 + (8/3)(m + 10)x + (160/3)(m - 1) = 0 for the variable m in terms of x. Users mention using Mathematica to derive the solution, which yields m = {160 - 80x - 41x^2 - 3x^3 / 8(20 + x)}. There is confusion regarding the variables involved, with participants clarifying that the equation is solved for x in terms of m, not the other way around. The conversation also touches on polynomial manipulation and simplification methods. Overall, the thread provides insights into solving cubic equations and highlights the use of software tools for complex algebraic problems.
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:redface: Can I please have the solution of the trinomial

x^3+(11+(8/3))*x^2+(8/3)*(m+10)*x+(160/3)(m-1)=0

in terms of the unknown variable "t"?

I' ve heard that it can be done in 'mathematica'.
 
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There is no unknown variable "t". There is an "x" and there is an "m".
 
Sorry I meant "m"
 
What have you done so far?
 
I don't understand what you mean. I' ve done nothing.
I don't have a mathematica I that's what you are asking.
I don't remember the Horner 'thing' or the polynomial division, and I was wondering if someone could help me.
 
I've attached the maple output, you'll be able to see it as soon as one of the mentors approves it. I just didn't have the energy to format it into tex, anyway, this way there's no chance of transcription error.
 

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Thanks Curious
 
solution

with mathematica
Solve[x^3+(11+(8/3))*x^2+(8/3)*(m+10)*x+(160/3)(m-1)Š0,m]

m -> {160 - 80x - 41x^2 - 3x^3 / 8 (20+x) }
 
nn987 said:
with mathematica
Solve[x^3+(11+(8/3))*x^2+(8/3)*(m+10)*x+(160/3)(m-1)Š0,m]

m -> {160 - 80x - 41x^2 - 3x^3 / 8 (20+x) }
We are solving the equation for x kin terms of m, not for m in terms of x. :)
 
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cubic equation

ok :
solved the equation for x in terms of m
 

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x^3+(11+(8/3))*x^2+(8/3)*(m+10)*x+(160/3)(m-1)=0

x^3+(11+(8/3))*x^2 all this can be written as...a

a+8mx/3+80x/3+160m/3-160/3=0
160/3-80x/3-a=8mx/3+160m/3
160-80x-3a=m(8x+160)


m={160-80x-3[x^3+(11+(8/3))*x^2]}/(8x+160)

and you can simplify it however you please. i don't see the difficulty since the cubic part didn't have an m in it lol.
 
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