Solving Polynomials of Increasing Degree

In summary, the conversation discusses a sequence of polynomials involving x, and the question is whether there is a pattern or relationship between them. It is suggested that the constant term alternates between 0 and 2, and the leading coefficient can be found by multiplying the previous line by 2x/n. A possible solution is proposed by forming a new sequence by subtracting 2x times the previous polynomial from the current one. The coefficients of this new sequence are more manageable, with the highest prime being 19.
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[itex]x^2+2\\\\
\frac{2}{3} x^3 + \frac{13}{3} x\\\\
\frac{1}{3} x^4 + \frac{14}{3} x^2 + 2\\ \\
\frac{2}{15} x^5 + \frac{10}{3} x^3 + \frac{83}{15} x\\ \\
\frac{2}{45} x^6 + \frac{16}{9} x^4 + \frac{323}{45} x^2 + 2\\\\
\dots[/itex]
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  • #2
What is your question? We can't just guess.
 
  • #3
But please guess :-) how to continue?
 
  • #4
How are these polynomials supposed to be related?
 
  • #5
Apparently, the OP is not a native english speaker and can't describe the problem well.

I guess that he encountered these polynomials while working and he is asking if somebody recognizes them or sees an easy pattern in them.
 
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Thank you Micromass
 
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Clearly the constant term alternates between 0 and 2. At the other end, you can get the leading term from the preceding line by multiplying by 2x/n. So the leading coefficient is 2n-1/n! So a natural thing to try is:
- multiply each line by n! (starting with n=2 in the first line) to form the poly sequence Pn(x)
- form a new sequence from this according to Qn(x) = Pn(x) - 2x*Pn-1(x)
The coefficients that result look a little friendlier. The highest prime that occurs in this sample is 19, a lot better than 83.
 

What is a polynomial?

A polynomial is a mathematical expression made up of variables and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication, but not division. It can have one or more terms, with the highest degree term determining the degree of the polynomial.

What is the degree of a polynomial?

The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable in the expression. For example, the polynomial 3x^2 + 5x + 2 has a degree of 2, because the term with the highest exponent is x^2.

How do you solve a polynomial of increasing degree?

To solve a polynomial of increasing degree, you can use a variety of methods such as factoring, the quadratic formula, or synthetic division. It is important to first determine the degree of the polynomial and then choose the appropriate method for solving it.

What is the difference between a linear, quadratic, and cubic polynomial?

A linear polynomial has a degree of 1 and can be written in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants. A quadratic polynomial has a degree of 2 and can be written in the form ax^2 + bx + c. A cubic polynomial has a degree of 3 and can be written in the form ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d.

Can a polynomial have a degree of 0?

Yes, a polynomial can have a degree of 0. This means that the polynomial has only one term, with a constant as the coefficient. For example, the polynomial 5 has a degree of 0.

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