Fundamental Theorem of Algebra Proof

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The discussion focuses on proving that for a nonconstant polynomial P(z), the inequality |P(z)| > |P(0)| holds outside a certain disk defined by |z| ≤ R for some R > 0. The proof involves analyzing the polynomial's growth behavior as |z| increases and establishing that the minimum value of |P(z)| occurs at z=z_o in the entire complex plane. The participants clarify the concepts of "disk" and the implications of inequalities in this context.

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  • Familiarity with the concept of limits and growth rates in complex analysis
  • Knowledge of the definition of a disk in the complex plane
  • Basic understanding of inequalities and their implications in mathematical proofs
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Hello, trying to figure out exactly what is going on in this question.

Homework Statement



(a) If P(z) is a nonconstant polynomial, show that |P(z)| > |P(0)| holds outside
some disk R |z| ≤ R for some R > 0. Conclude that if the minimum value of |P(z)| for R
z ≤ |R| occurs at z_o, then z=z_o gives the minimum value of |P(z)| with respect to the whole complex plane.

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution



P(z) = a0+a1*z1+a2*z^2+...+an*zn^n
|P(z)| = |a0+a1*z1+a2*z^2+...+an*zn^n|
|P(z)| = |Z**n||a0*z^-n+a1*z1^1-n+a2*z^2-n+...+an|

I know that I have to show that P(z) grows faster than P(0) for it to hold outside the disk. But I am not sure what that even means for an inequality to hold outside of a disk. I really don't know what it is asking.
 
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But I am not sure what that even means for an inequality to hold outside of a disk.
Well, where, exactly, is your difficulty? Do you know what a "disk" is? Do you know what is meant by "outside of a disk"? Do you know what it means for "an inequality to hold"?
 

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