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Polynomials and equations /

Primarily a textbook to prepare sixth form students for public examinations in Hong Kong, this book is also useful as a reference for undergraduate students since it contains some advanced theory of equations beyond the sixth form level.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Leung, Kam-tim
Other Authors: Suen, S. N. (Suk-Nam), Mok, I. A. C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hong Kong [China] : Hong Kong University Press, [1992]
Subjects:
Equations.
Polynomials.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Polynomials
  • Factorization of polynomials
  • Notes on the study of equations in ancient civilizations
  • Linear, quadratic and cubic equations
  • Roots and coefficients
  • Bounds of real roots
  • The erivative
  • Polynomials as continuous functions
  • Separation of real roots
  • Approximation to real roots
  • Two theorems on separation of roots
  • Numerical answers to exercises
  • Index.