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Solving for the roots of a cubic polynomial
06-30-2024, 11:49 PM
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RE: Solving for the roots of a cubic polynomial
Hi, Namir

x^3 + x^2 = 0, but did not get back roots -1, 0, 0

Instead, I get d=0, X1 = X2 = X3 = -1/3

Try its depressed cubic, with x = y - 1/3

y^3 - y/3 + 2/27 = 0

Sure enough, I get d=0, X1 = X2 = X3 = 0
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RE: Solving for the roots of a cubic polynomial - Albert Chan - 06-30-2024 11:49 PM



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