Monday, 28 September 2015

calculus - Real roots of a polynomial



Let $p$ be an even degree polynomial with real coefficients such that the product of the constant term and the leading coefficient is negative. Show that $p$ has at least two real roots.



Thanks!


Answer



Hint: Take a look at $p(0)$ and the limits of $p$ as $x$ approaches $\pm\infty$.


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