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The discussion centers on solving a cubic polynomial equation derived from dividing two polynomials. The specific equation presented is -3x³ - 3((c² + 8)⁰.⁵ - c)x² + (6c² + 6c((c² + 8)⁰.⁵ - 8)x - 8c - 8((c² + 8)⁰.⁵). The user identifies that there are three solutions to this equation but struggles to derive them. The use of Wolfram Alpha for solving cubic equations is highlighted as a potential resource for simplifying the problem.

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Okay so after tearing my face off trying to find a 2-cycle, I've managed to make significant process. I divided an enormous polynomial with another polynomial and got a god awful mess which incidentally was correct. Now I'm having trouble solving this equation with x in terms of c:

-3x3-3((c2+8).5-c)x2+(6c2+6c((c2+8).5-8)x-8c-8((c2+8).5)

There are 3 solutions but I have no idea how to reach them:
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?...6c(c^2+8)^.5-8)x-8c-8((c^2+8)^.5)+solve+for+x
 
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wolfram alpha probably used the cubic polynomial solving formula and reduced it massively via algebra
 
ah, yes. I'll try to look that up.
 

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