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#1 2012-01-06 00:59:42

juantheron
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Registered: 2011-10-19
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polynomials

if a polynomial P with integer coefficients has three distinct integer zeroes, then show that P(n) not equal to 1 for any integer n.

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#2 2012-01-06 11:13:12

bobbym
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Re: polynomials

Hi juantheron;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#3 2012-01-07 05:17:17

juantheron
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Re: polynomials

thanks bobbym

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#4 2012-01-07 07:54:08

bobbym
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From: Bumpkinland
Registered: 2009-04-12
Posts: 109,606

Re: polynomials

Hi juantheron;

Your welcome, I just hope there is not a big hole in it somewhere.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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