Constructive Proofs (open) Boundaries on the roots of splitting real polynomials

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The discussion focuses on the boundaries for the roots of real polynomials, specifically those of the form x^n + a_{n−1}x^{n−1} + ... + a_0. It states that if all roots are real, they are contained within a specific interval defined by the coefficients of the polynomial. The endpoints of this interval are derived using the Cauchy-Schwarz inequality. The case for n=2 is noted as being a familiar solution to the quadratic equation. This insight serves as a hint for proving the broader statement regarding real polynomial roots.
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Suppose all roots of the polynomial ##x^n+a_{n−1}x^{n−1}+\cdots+a_0## are real. Then the roots are contained in the interval with the endpoints
$$
-\dfrac{a_{n-1}}{n} \pm \dfrac{n-1}{n}\sqrt{a_{n-1}^2-\dfrac{2n}{n-1}a_{n-2}}\,.
$$
Hint: Use the inequality of Cauchy-Schwarz.
 
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For n=2 the formula is familiar quadric equation solution. :smile:
 
anuttarasammyak said:
For n=2 the formula is familiar quadric equation solution. :smile:
... and this observation is one hint to the proof!
 

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