Equation of the highest degree with positive roots. Equations of higher degrees Methods for solving equations n

Consider solving equations with one variable of degree higher than the second.

The degree of the equation P(x) = 0 is the degree of the polynomial P(x), i.e. the largest of the powers of its terms with a non-zero coefficient.

So, for example, the equation (x 3 - 1) 2 + x 5 \u003d x 6 - 2 has a fifth degree, because after the operations of opening brackets and bringing similar ones, we obtain an equivalent equation x 5 - 2x 3 + 3 \u003d 0 of the fifth degree.

Recall the rules that will be needed to solve equations of degree higher than the second.

Statements about the roots of a polynomial and its divisors:

1. The polynomial of the nth degree has a number of roots not exceeding the number n, and the roots of multiplicity m occur exactly m times.

2. A polynomial of odd degree has at least one real root.

3. If α is the root of Р(х), then Р n (х) = (х – α) · Q n – 1 (x), where Q n – 1 (x) is a polynomial of degree (n – 1).

5. A reduced polynomial with integer coefficients cannot have fractional rational roots.

6. For a third degree polynomial

P 3 (x) \u003d ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d one of two things is possible: either it decomposes into a product of three binomials

P 3 (x) \u003d a (x - α) (x - β) (x - γ), or decomposes into the product of a binomial and a square trinomial P 3 (x) \u003d a (x - α) (x 2 + βx + γ ).

7. Any polynomial of the fourth degree expands into the product of two square trinomials.

8. A polynomial f(x) is divisible by a polynomial g(x) without remainder if there exists a polynomial q(x) such that f(x) = g(x) q(x). To divide polynomials, the rule of "division by a corner" is applied.

9. For the polynomial P(x) to be divisible by the binomial (x – c), it is necessary and sufficient that the number c be the root of P(x) (Corollary to Bezout's theorem).

10. Vieta's theorem: If x 1, x 2, ..., x n are the real roots of the polynomial

P (x) = a 0 x n + a 1 x n - 1 + ... + a n, then the following equalities hold:

x 1 + x 2 + ... + x n \u003d -a 1 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 + x 1 x 3 + ... + x n - 1 x n \u003d a 2 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 x 3 + ... + x n - 2 x n - 1 x n \u003d -a 3 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 x 3 x n \u003d (-1) n a n / a 0.

Solution of examples

Example 1

Find the remainder after dividing P (x) \u003d x 3 + 2/3 x 2 - 1/9 by (x - 1/3).

Decision.

According to the corollary of Bezout's theorem: "The remainder of dividing a polynomial by a binomial (x - c) is equal to the value of the polynomial in c." Let's find P(1/3) = 0. Therefore, the remainder is 0 and the number 1/3 is the root of the polynomial.

Answer: R = 0.

Example 2

Divide the "corner" 2x 3 + 3x 2 - 2x + 3 by (x + 2). Find the remainder and the incomplete quotient.

Decision:

2x 3 + 3x 2 – 2x + 3| x + 2

2x 3 + 4x 2 2x 2 – x

X 2 – 2 x

Answer: R = 3; quotient: 2x 2 - x.

Basic methods for solving equations of higher degrees

1. Introduction of a new variable

The method of introducing a new variable is already familiar from the example of biquadratic equations. It consists in the fact that to solve the equation f (x) \u003d 0, a new variable (substitution) t \u003d x n or t \u003d g (x) is introduced and f (x) is expressed through t, obtaining a new equation r (t). Then solving the equation r(t), find the roots:

(t 1 , t 2 , …, t n). After that, a set of n equations q(x) = t 1 , q(x) = t 2 , ... , q(x) = t n is obtained, from which the roots of the original equation are found.

Example 1

(x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3x 2 - 3x - 1 = 0.

Decision:

(x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3 (x 2 + x) - 1 = 0.

(x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3 (x 2 + x + 1) + 3 - 1 = 0.

Replacement (x 2 + x + 1) = t.

t 2 - 3t + 2 = 0.

t 1 \u003d 2, t 2 \u003d 1. Reverse replacement:

x 2 + x + 1 = 2 or x 2 + x + 1 = 1;

x 2 + x - 1 = 0 or x 2 + x = 0;

Answer: From the first equation: x 1, 2 = (-1 ± √5) / 2, from the second: 0 and -1.

2. Factorization by the method of grouping and abbreviated multiplication formulas

The basis of this method is also not new and consists in grouping terms in such a way that each group contains a common factor. To do this, sometimes you have to use some artificial tricks.

Example 1

x 4 - 3x 2 + 4x - 3 = 0.

Decision.

Imagine - 3x 2 = -2x 2 - x 2 and group:

(x 4 - 2x 2) - (x 2 - 4x + 3) = 0.

(x 4 - 2x 2 +1 - 1) - (x 2 - 4x + 3 + 1 - 1) = 0.

(x 2 - 1) 2 - 1 - (x - 2) 2 + 1 = 0.

(x 2 - 1) 2 - (x - 2) 2 \u003d 0.

(x 2 - 1 - x + 2) (x 2 - 1 + x - 2) = 0.

(x 2 - x + 1) (x 2 + x - 3) = 0.

x 2 - x + 1 \u003d 0 or x 2 + x - 3 \u003d 0.

Answer: There are no roots in the first equation, from the second: x 1, 2 \u003d (-1 ± √13) / 2.

3. Factorization by the method of indefinite coefficients

The essence of the method is that the original polynomial is decomposed into factors with unknown coefficients. Using the property that polynomials are equal if their coefficients are equal at the same powers, the unknown expansion coefficients are found.

Example 1

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 = 0.

Decision.

A polynomial of the 3rd degree can be decomposed into a product of linear and square factors.

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 \u003d (x - a) (x 2 + bx + c),

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 = x 3 + bx 2 + cx - ax 2 - abx - ac,

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 \u003d x 3 + (b - a) x 2 + (cx - ab) x - ac.

Solving the system:

(b – a = 4,
(c – ab = 5,
(-ac=2,

(a = -1,
(b=3,
(c = 2, i.e.

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 \u003d (x + 1) (x 2 + 3x + 2).

The roots of the equation (x + 1) (x 2 + 3x + 2) = 0 are easy to find.

Answer: -1; -2.

4. The method of selecting the root by the highest and free coefficient

The method is based on the application of theorems:

1) Any integer root of a polynomial with integer coefficients is a divisor of the free term.

2) In order for the irreducible fraction p / q (p is an integer, q is a natural) to be the root of an equation with integer coefficients, it is necessary that the number p is an integer divisor of the free term a 0, and q is a natural divisor of the highest coefficient.

Example 1

6x 3 + 7x 2 - 9x + 2 = 0.

Decision:

6: q = 1, 2, 3, 6.

Hence p/q = ±1, ±2, ±1/2, ±1/3, ±2/3, ±1/6.

Having found one root, for example - 2, we will find other roots using division by a corner, the method of indefinite coefficients or Horner's scheme.

Answer: -2; 1/2; 1/3.

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When solving algebraic equations, it is often necessary to factorize a polynomial. To factor a polynomial is to represent it as a product of two or more polynomials. We use some methods of expanding polynomials quite often: taking out a common factor, using abbreviated multiplication formulas, highlighting the full square, grouping. Let's look at some more methods.

Sometimes, when factoring a polynomial, the following statements are useful:

1) if a polynomial with integer coefficients has a rational root (where is an irreducible fraction, then is the divisor of the free term and the divisor of the highest coefficient:

2) If in any way we choose the root of a polynomial of degree, then the polynomial can be represented in the form where the polynomial of degree

The polynomial can be found either by dividing the polynomial by the binomial “column”, or by the corresponding grouping of the terms of the polynomial and extracting a factor from them, or by the method of indefinite coefficients.

Example. Factorize a polynomial

Decision. Since the coefficient at x4 is equal to 1, then the rational roots of this polynomial exist, are divisors of the number 6, that is, they can be integers ±1, ±2, ±3, ±6. We denote this polynomial by P4(x). Since Р Р4 (1) = 4 and Р4 (-4) = 23, the numbers 1 and -1 are not roots of the polynomial PA (x). Since P4(2) = 0, then x = 2 is the root of the polynomial P4(x), and, therefore, this polynomial is divisible by the binomial x - 2. Therefore x4 -5x3 +7x2 -5x +6 x-2 x4 -2x3 x3 -3x2 +x-3

3x3 +7x2 -5x +6

3x3 + 6x2 x2 - 5x + 6 x2 - 2x

Therefore, P4(x) = (x - 2)(x3 - 3x2 + x - 3). Since xz - Zx2 + x - 3 \u003d x2 (x - 3) + (x - 3) \u003d (x - 3) (x2 + 1), then x4 - 5x3 + 7x2 - 5x + 6 \u003d (x - 2) (x - 3)(x2 + 1).

Parameter input method

Sometimes, when factoring a polynomial, the method of introducing a parameter helps. The essence of this method will be explained by the following example.

Example. x3 - (√3 + 1) x2 + 3.

Decision. Consider a polynomial with parameter a: x3 - (a + 1)x2 + a2, which turns into a given polynomial for a = √3. We write this polynomial as a square trinomial with respect to a: ar - ax2 + (x3 - x2).

Since the roots of this trinomial square with respect to a are a1 = x and a2 = x2 - x, then the equality a2 - ax2 + (xs - x2) = (a - x) (a - x2 + x) is true. Therefore, the polynomial x3 - (√3 + 1)x2 + 3 decomposes into factors √3 - x and √3 - x2 + x, i.e.

x3 - (√3+1)x2+3=(x-√3)(x2-x-√3).

Method for introducing a new unknown

In some cases, by replacing the expression f(x), which is included in the polynomial Pn(x), through y, one can obtain a polynomial with respect to y, which can already be easily factorized. Then, after replacing y with f(x), we obtain a factorization of the polynomial Pn(x).

Example. Factor the polynomial x(x+1)(x+2)(x+3)-15.

Decision. Let's transform this polynomial as follows: x(x+1)(x+2)(x+3)-15= [x (x + 3)][(x + 1)(x + 2)] - 15 = (x2 + 3x) (x2 + 3x + 2) - 15.

Denote x2 + 3x by y. Then we have y(y + 2) - 15 = y2 + 2y - 15 = y2 + 2y + 1 - 16 = (y + 1)2 - 16 = (y + 1 + 4)(y + 1 - 4)= ( y + 5) (y - 3).

Therefore x(x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3) - 15 = (x2 + 3x + 5)(x2 + 3x - 3).

Example. Factorize the polynomial (x-4)4+(x+2)4

Decision. Denote x - 4 + x + 2 = x - 1 by y.

(x - 4)4 + (x + 2)2 = (y - 3)4 + (y + 3)4 = y4 - 12y3 + 54y3 - 108y + 81 + y4 + 12y3 + 54y2 + 108y + 81 =

2y4 + 108y2 + 162 = 2(y4 + 54y2 + 81) = 2[(y2 + 27)2 - 648] = 2 (y2 + 27 - √b48)(y2 + 27+√b48)=

2((x-1)2+27-√b48)((x-1)2+27+√b48)=2(x2-2x + 28- 18√ 2)(x2- 2x + 28 + 18√ 2 ).

Combination of different methods

Often, when factoring a polynomial, one has to apply successively several of the methods discussed above.

Example. Factorize the polynomial x4 - 3x2 + 4x-3.

Decision. Using grouping, we rewrite the polynomial in the form x4 - 3x2 + 4x - 3 = (x4 - 2x2) - (x2 -4x + 3).

Applying the method of selecting a full square to the first bracket, we have x4 - 3x3 + 4x - 3 = (x4 - 2 1 x2 + 12) - (x2 -4x + 4).

Using the full square formula, we can now write that x4 - 3x2 + 4x - 3 = (x2 -1)2 - (x - 2)2.

Finally, applying the difference of squares formula, we get that x4 - 3x2 + 4x - 3 \u003d (x2 - 1 + x - 2) (x2 - 1 - x + 2) \u003d (x2 + x-3) (x2 - x + 1 ).

§ 2. Symmetric equations

1. Symmetric equations of the third degree

Equations of the form ax3 + bx2 + bx + a \u003d 0, a ≠ 0 (1) are called symmetric equations of the third degree. Since ax3 + bx2 + bx + a \u003d a (x3 + 1) + bx (x + 1) \u003d (x + 1) (ax2 + (b-a) x + a), then equation (1) is equivalent to the set of equations x + 1 \u003d 0 and ax2 + (b-a) x + a \u003d 0, which is not difficult to solve.

Example 1. Solve the equation

3x3 + 4x2 + 4x + 3 = 0. (2)

Decision. Equation (2) is a symmetrical equation of the third degree.

Since 3x3 + 4xr + 4x + 3 = 3(x3 + 1) + 4x(x + 1) = (x + 1)(3x2 - 3x + 3 + 4x) = (x + 1)(3x2 + x + 3) , then equation (2) is equivalent to the set of equations x + 1 = 0 and 3x3 + x +3=0.

The solution of the first of these equations is x = -1, the second equation has no solutions.

Answer: x = -1.

2. Symmetric equations of the fourth degree

Type equation

(3) is called a symmetric equation of the fourth degree.

Since x \u003d 0 is not the root of equation (3), then, dividing both parts of equation (3) by x2, we obtain an equation equivalent to the original one (3):

Let us rewrite equation (4) in the form:

In this equation, we make a replacement, then we get a quadratic equation

If equation (5) has 2 roots y1 and y2, then the original equation is equivalent to the set of equations

If equation (5) has one root у0, then the original equation is equivalent to the equation

Finally, if equation (5) has no roots, then the original equation also has no roots.

Example 2. Solve the equation

Decision. This equation is a symmetric equation of the fourth degree. Since x \u003d 0 is not its root, then, dividing equation (6) by x2, we obtain an equivalent equation:

Grouping the terms, we rewrite equation (7) in the form or in the form

Assuming, we obtain an equation that has two roots y1 = 2 and y2 = 3. Therefore, the original equation is equivalent to the set of equations

The solution of the first equation of this set is x1 = 1, and the solution of the second is u.

Therefore, the original equation has three roots: x1, x2 and x3.

Answer: x1=1.

§3. Algebraic equations

1. Reducing the degree of the equation

Some algebraic equations, by replacing some polynomial in them with one letter, can be reduced to algebraic equations whose degree is less than the degree of the original equation and whose solution is simpler.

Example 1. Solve the equation

Decision. Denote by, then equation (1) can be rewritten as The last equation has roots and Therefore, equation (1) is equivalent to the set of equations and. The solution of the first equation of this set is and The solution of the second equation is

The solutions of equation (1) are

Example 2. Solve the equation

Decision. Multiplying both sides of the equation by 12 and denoting by,

We obtain the equation We rewrite this equation in the form

(3) and denoting through we rewrite equation (3) in the form The last equation has roots and Therefore, we obtain that equation (3) is equivalent to the set of two equations and 4)

The solutions of set (4) are and, and they are the solutions of equation (2).

2. Equations of the form

The equation

(5) where are given numbers, can be reduced to a biquadratic equation using the replacement of the unknown, i.e., the replacement

Example 3. Solve the equation

Decision. Let's denote by, i.e. we make a change of variables or Then equation (6) can be rewritten in the form or, using the formula, in the form

Since the roots of the quadratic equation are and then the solutions of equation (7) are the solutions of the set of equations and. This set of equations has two solutions and Therefore, the solutions of equation (6) are and

3. Equations of the form

The equation

(8) where the numbers α, β, γ, δ, and Α are such that α

Example 4. Solve the equation

Decision. Let's make a change of unknowns, i.e. y=x+3 or x = y – 3. Then equation (9) can be rewritten as

(y-2)(y-1)(y+1)(y+2)=10, i.e. in the form

(y2-4)(y2-1)=10(10)

Biquadratic equation (10) has two roots. Therefore, equation (9) also has two roots:

4. Equations of the form

Equation, (11)

Where, has no root x = 0, therefore, dividing equation (11) by x2, we obtain an equivalent equation

Which, after replacing the unknown, will be rewritten in the form of a quadratic equation, the solution of which is not difficult.

Example 5. Solve the equation

Decision. Since h \u003d 0 is not the root of equation (12), then, dividing it by x2, we obtain an equivalent equation

Making the change unknown, we obtain the equation (y+1)(y+2)=2, which has two roots: y1 = 0 and y1 = -3. Therefore, the original equation (12) is equivalent to the set of equations

This collection has two roots: x1= -1 and x2 = -2.

Answer: x1= -1, x2 = -2.

Comment. type equation,

Which can always be reduced to the form (11) and, moreover, considering α > 0 and λ > 0 to the form.

5. Equations of the form

The equation

,(13) where the numbers α, β, γ, δ, and Α are such that αβ = γδ ≠ 0, can be rewritten by multiplying the first bracket with the second, and the third with the fourth, in the form i.e. equation (13) is now written in the form (11), and its solution can be carried out in the same way as the solution of equation (11).

Example 6. Solve the equation

Decision. Equation (14) has the form (13) , so we rewrite it as

Since x = 0 is not a solution to this equation, dividing both sides of it by x2, we obtain an equivalent original equation. Making a change of variables, we obtain a quadratic equation whose solution is and. Therefore, the original equation (14) is equivalent to the set of equations u.

The solution to the first equation of this set is

The second equation of this set of solutions has no. So, the original equation has roots x1 and x2.

6. Equations of the form

The equation

(15) where the numbers a, b, c, q, A are such that, has no root x = 0, therefore, dividing equation (15) by x2. we obtain an equation equivalent to it, which, after the replacement of the unknown, will be rewritten in the form of a quadratic equation, the solution of which is not difficult.

Example 7. Equation solution

Decision. Since x \u003d 0 is not the root of equation (16), then, dividing both its parts by x2, we obtain the equation

, (17) equivalent to equation (16). Having made the change of the unknown, we can rewrite equation (17) in the form

Quadratic equation (18) has 2 roots: y1 = 1 and y2 = -1. Therefore, equation (17) is equivalent to the set of equations and (19)

The set of equations (19) has 4 roots: ,.

They will be the roots of equation (16).

§4. Rational Equations

Equations of the form = 0, where H(x) and Q(x) are polynomials, are called rational.

Having found the roots of the equation H(x) = 0, then you need to check which of them are not the roots of the equation Q(x) = 0. These roots and only they will be solutions to the equation.

Consider some methods for solving an equation of the form = 0.

1. Equations of the form

The equation

(1) under certain conditions on the numbers can be solved as follows. Grouping the terms of equation (1) by two and summing each pair, one must obtain in the numerator polynomials of the first or zero degree, differing only in numerical factors, and in the denominators - trinomials with the same two terms containing x, then after the change of variables, the equation will either have also of the form (1), but with a smaller number of terms, or will be equivalent to a combination of two equations, one of which will be of the first degree, and the second will be an equation of the form (1), but with a smaller number of terms.

Example. solve the equation

Decision. Grouping on the left side of equation (2) the first term with the last one, and the second one with the penultimate one, we rewrite equation (2) in the form

Summing up the terms in each bracket, we rewrite Eq. (3) as

Since there is no solution to equation (4), then, dividing this equation by, we obtain the equation

, (5) equivalent to equation (4). Let us make a change of the unknown, then equation (5) will be rewritten in the form

Thus, the solution of equation (2) with five terms on the left side is reduced to the solution of equation (6) of the same form, but with three terms on the left side. Summing up all the terms on the left side of equation (6), we rewrite it in the form

There are also solutions to the equation. None of these numbers vanishes the denominator of the rational function on the left side of equation (7). Therefore, equation (7) has these two roots, and therefore the original equation (2) is equivalent to the set of equations

The solutions of the first equation of this set are

The solutions of the second equation from this set are

Therefore, the original equation has roots

2. Equations of the form

The equation

(8) under certain conditions on numbers can be solved as follows: it is necessary to select the integer part in each of the fractions of the equation, i.e., replace equation (8) with the equation

Reduce it to the form (1) and then solve it in the way described in the previous paragraph.

Example. solve the equation

Decision. We write equation (9) in the form or in the form

Summing up the terms in parentheses, we rewrite Eq. (10) as

Making the change of the unknown, we rewrite equation (11) in the form

Summing up the terms on the left side of equation (12), we rewrite it in the form

It is easy to see that equation (13) has two roots: and. Therefore, the original equation (9) has four roots:

3) Equations of the form.

An equation of the form (14) under certain conditions on numbers can be solved as follows: by expanding (if, of course, this is possible) each of the fractions on the left side of equation (14) into the sum of simple fractions

Reduce equation (14) to the form (1), then, having carried out a convenient rearrangement of the terms of the resulting equation, solve it by the method described in paragraph 1).

Example. solve the equation

Decision. Since and, then, multiplying the numerator of each fraction in equation (15) by 2 and noting that equation (15) can be written as

Equation (16) has the form (7). Regrouping the terms in this equation, we rewrite it in the form or in the form

Equation (17) is equivalent to the set of equations and

To solve the second equation of the set (18), we will make a change of the unknown Then it will be rewritten in the form or in the form

Summing up all the terms on the left side of equation (19), rewrite it as

Since the equation has no roots, equation (20) does not have them either.

The first equation of the set (18) has a single root Since this root is included in the ODZ of the second equation of the set (18), it is the only root of the set (18), and hence the original equation.

4. Equations of the form

The equation

(21) under certain conditions on the numbers and A, after representing each term on the left side in the form, it can be reduced to the form (1).

Example. solve the equation

Decision. Let us rewrite equation (22) in the form or in the form

Thus, equation (23) is reduced to the form (1). Now, grouping the first term with the last, and the second with the third, we rewrite equation (23) in the form

This equation is equivalent to the set of equations and. (24)

The last set equation (24) can be rewritten as

There are solutions to this equation and, since it is included in the ODZ of the second equation of the set (30), then the set (24) has three roots: All of them are solutions of the original equation.

5. Equations of the form.

Equation of the form (25)

Under certain conditions on numbers, by replacing the unknown, one can reduce to an equation of the form

Example. solve the equation

Decision. Since it is not a solution to equation (26), then dividing the numerator and denominator of each fraction on the left side by, we rewrite it in the form

Having made a change of variables, we rewrite equation (27) in the form

Solving equation (28) is and. Therefore, equation (27) is equivalent to the set of equations u. (29)

"Methods for solving equations of higher degrees"

( Kiselevsky readings)

Mathematics teacher Afanasyeva L.A.

MKOU Verkhnekarachanskaya secondary school

Gribanovsky district, Voronezh region

2015

Mathematical education received in a general education school is an essential component of general education and the general culture of a modern person.

The famous German mathematician Courant wrote: “For more than two thousand years, the possession of some, not too superficial, knowledge in the field of mathematics was a necessary integral part into the intellectual inventory of every educated person." And among this knowledge, not the last place belongs to the ability to solve equations.

Already in ancient times, people realized how important it was to learn how to solve algebraic equations. About 4,000 years ago, Babylonian scientists mastered the solution of a quadratic equation and solved systems of two equations, one of which was of the second degree. With the help of equations, various problems of land surveying, architecture and military affairs were solved, many and varied issues of practice and natural science were reduced to them, since the exact language of mathematics makes it possible to simply express facts and relationships that, being stated in ordinary language, may seem confusing and complex. An equation is one of the most important concepts in mathematics. The development of methods for solving equations, starting from the birth of mathematics as a science, long time was the main subject of study of algebra. And today, in mathematics lessons, starting from the first stage of education, much attention is paid to solving equations of various types.

There is no universal formula for finding the roots of an algebraic equation of the nth degree. Many, of course, came up with the tempting idea to find for any degree n formulas that would express the roots of the equation in terms of its coefficients, that is, would solve the equation in radicals. However, the "gloomy Middle Ages" turned out to be as gloomy as possible in relation to the problem under discussion - for seven whole centuries no one found the required formulas! Only in the 16th century did Italian mathematicians manage to go further - to find formulas for n =3 and n =4 . At the same time, Scipio Dal Ferro, his student Fiori, and Tartaglia dealt with the question of the general solution of equations of the 3rd degree. In 1545, the book of the Italian mathematician D Cardano "Great Art, or On the Rules of Algebra" was published, where, along with other issues of algebra, general methods for solving cubic equations are considered, as well as a method for solving equations of the 4th degree, discovered by his student L. Ferrari. A complete presentation of issues related to the solution of equations of the 3rd and 4th degrees was given by F. Viet. And in the 20s of the 19th century, the Norwegian mathematician N. Abel proved that the roots of equations of the 5th and higher degrees cannot be expressed through radicals.

The process of finding solutions to an equation usually consists in replacing the equation with an equivalent one. Replacing an equation with an equivalent one is based on the application of four axioms:

1. If equal values are increased by the same number, then the results will be equal.

2. If the same number is subtracted from equal values, then the results will be equal.

3. If equal values are multiplied by the same number, then the results will be equal.

4. If equal values are divided by the same number, then the results will be equal.

Since the left side of the equation P(x) = 0 is a polynomial of the nth degree, it is useful to recall the following statements:

Statements about the roots of a polynomial and its divisors:

1. The polynomial of the nth degree has a number of roots not exceeding the number n, and the roots of multiplicity m occur exactly m times.

2. A polynomial of odd degree has at least one real root.

3. If α is the root of Р(х), then Р n (х) = (х - α)·Q n - 1 (x), where Q n - 1 (x) is a polynomial of degree (n - 1).

4. Any integer root of a polynomial with integer coefficients is a divisor of the free term.

5. A reduced polynomial with integer coefficients cannot have fractional rational roots.

6. For a third degree polynomial

P 3 (x) \u003d ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d one of two things is possible: either it decomposes into a product of three binomials

P 3 (x) \u003d a (x - α) (x - β) (x - γ), or decomposes into the product of a binomial and a square trinomial P 3 (x) \u003d a (x - α) (x 2 + βx + γ ).

7. Any polynomial of the fourth degree expands into the product of two square trinomials.

9. For the polynomial P(x) to be divisible by the binomial (x – c), it is necessary and sufficient that c be the root of P(x) (Corollary to Bezout's theorem).

10. Vieta's theorem: If x 1, x 2, ..., x n are the real roots of the polynomial

P (x) = a 0 x n + a 1 x n - 1 + ... + a n, then the following equalities hold:

x 1 + x 2 + ... + x n \u003d -a 1 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 + x 1 x 3 + ... + x n - 1 x n \u003d a 2 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 x 3 + ... + x n - 2 x n - 1 x n \u003d -a 3 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 x 3 x n \u003d (-1) n a n / a 0.

Solution of examples

Example 1 . Find the remainder after dividing P (x) \u003d x 3 + 2/3 x 2 - 1/9 by (x - 1/3).

Decision. According to the corollary of Bezout's theorem: "The remainder of dividing a polynomial by a binomial (x - c) is equal to the value of the polynomial in c." Let's find P(1/3) = 0. Therefore, the remainder is 0 and the number 1/3 is the root of the polynomial.

Answer: R = 0.

Example 2 . Divide the "corner" 2x 3 + 3x 2 - 2x + 3 by (x + 2). Find the remainder and the incomplete quotient.

Decision:

2x 3 + 3x 2 – 2x + 3| x + 2

2x 3 + 4x 2 2x 2 – x

X 2 - 2x

Answer: R = 3; quotient: 2x 2 - x.

Basic methods for solving equations of higher degrees

1. Introduction of a new variable

The method of introducing a new variable is that to solve the equation f (x) \u003d 0, a new variable (substitution) t \u003d x n or t \u003d g (x) is introduced and f (x) is expressed through t, obtaining a new equation r (t) . Solving then the equation r(t), find the roots: (t 1 , t 2 , …, t n). After that, a set of n equations q(x) = t 1 , q(x) = t 2 , ... , q(x) = t n is obtained, from which the roots of the original equation are found.

Example;(x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3x 2 - 3x - 1 = 0.

Solution: (x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3x 2 - 3x - 1 = 0.

(x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3 (x 2 + x + 1) + 3 - 1 = 0.

Replacement (x 2 + x + 1) = t.

t 2 - 3t + 2 = 0.

t 1 \u003d 2, t 2 \u003d 1. Reverse replacement:

x 2 + x + 1 = 2 or x 2 + x + 1 = 1;

x 2 + x - 1 \u003d 0 or x 2 + x \u003d 0;

From the first equation: x 1, 2 = (-1 ± √5) / 2, from the second: 0 and -1.

The method of introducing a new variable finds application in solving returnable equations, that is, equations of the form a 0 x n + a 1 x n - 1 + .. + a n - 1 x + a n \u003d 0, in which the coefficients of the terms of the equation, equally spaced from the beginning and end, are equal.

2. Factorization by the method of grouping and abbreviated multiplication formulas

The basis of this method is to group terms in such a way that each group contains a common factor. To do this, sometimes you have to use some artificial tricks.

Example: x 4 - 3x 2 + 4x - 3 = 0.

Decision. Imagine - 3x 2 \u003d -2x 2 - x 2 and group:

(x 4 - 2x 2) - (x 2 - 4x + 3) = 0.

(x 4 - 2x 2 +1 - 1) - (x 2 - 4x + 3 + 1 - 1) = 0.

(x 2 - 1) 2 - 1 - (x - 2) 2 + 1 = 0.

(x 2 - 1) 2 - (x - 2) 2 \u003d 0.

(x 2 - 1 - x + 2) (x 2 - 1 + x - 2) = 0.

(x 2 - x + 1) (x 2 + x - 3) = 0.

x 2 - x + 1 \u003d 0 or x 2 + x - 3 \u003d 0.

There are no roots in the first equation, from the second: x 1, 2 = (-1 ± √13) / 2.

3. Factorization by the method of indeterminate coefficients

Example: x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 = 0.

Decision. A polynomial of the 3rd degree can be decomposed into a product of linear and square factors.

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 \u003d (x - a) (x 2 + bx + c),

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 = x 3 + bx 2 + cx - ax 2 - abx - ac,

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 = x 3 + (b - a) x 2 + (c - ab) x - ac.

Solving the system:

we get

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 \u003d (x + 1) (x 2 + 3x + 2).

The roots of the equation (x + 1) (x 2 + 3x + 2) = 0 are easy to find.

Answer: -1; -2.

4. The method of selecting the root by the highest and free coefficient

The method is based on the application of theorems:

1) Any integer root of a polynomial with integer coefficients is a divisor of the free term.

Example: 6x3 + 7x2 - 9x + 2 = 0.

Decision:

2: p = ±1, ±2

6: q = 1, 2, 3, 6.

Hence p/q = ±1, ±2, ±1/2, ±1/3, ±2/3, ±1/6.

Having found one root, for example - 2, we will find other roots using division by a corner, the method of indefinite coefficients or Horner's scheme.

Answer: -2; 1/2; 1/3.

5. Graphic method.

This method consists in plotting graphs and using the properties of functions.

Example: x 5 + x - 2 = 0

Let's represent the equation in the form x 5 \u003d - x + 2. The function y \u003d x 5 is increasing, and the function y \u003d - x + 2 is decreasing. This means that the equation x 5 + x - 2 \u003d 0 has a single root -1.

6. Multiplication of an equation by a function.

Sometimes the solution of an algebraic equation is greatly facilitated by multiplying both of its parts by some function - a polynomial in the unknown. At the same time, it must be remembered that extra roots may appear - the roots of the polynomial by which the equation was multiplied. Therefore, one must either multiply by a polynomial that has no roots and obtain an equivalent equation, or multiply by a polynomial with roots, and then each of these roots must be substituted into the original equation and determine whether this number is its root.

Example. Solve the equation:

X 8 – X 6 + X 4 – X 2 + 1 = 0. (1)

Decision: Multiplying both sides of the equation by the polynomial X 2 + 1, which has no roots, we get the equation:

(X 2 + 1) (X 8 - X 6 + X 4 - X 2 + 1) \u003d 0 (2)
equivalent to equation (1). Equation (2) can be written as:

X 10 + 1= 0 (3)
It is clear that equation (3) has no real roots, so equation (1) does not have them.

Answer: there are no solutions.

In addition to the above methods for solving equations of higher degrees, there are others. For example, selection of a full square, Horner's scheme, representation of a fraction in the form of two fractions. Of the general methods for solving equations of higher degrees, which are most often used, they use: the method of factoring the left side of the equation into factors;

variable replacement method (method of introducing a new variable); graphic way. We introduce these methods to 9th grade students when studying the topic “The whole equation and its roots”. In the textbook Algebra 9 (authors Yu.N. Makarychev, N.G. Mindyuk and others) of the last years of publication, the main methods for solving equations of higher degrees are considered in sufficient detail. In addition, in the section “For those who want to know more”, in my opinion, material is presented in an accessible way on the application of theorems on the root of a polynomial and integer roots of an entire equation when solving equations of higher degrees. Well-prepared students study this material with interest, and then present the solved equations to their classmates.

Almost everything that surrounds us is connected in one way or another with mathematics. Achievements in physics, engineering, information technology only confirm this. And what is very important - the solution of many practical problems comes down to solving various types of equations that you need to learn how to solve.

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Introduction

The solution of algebraic equations of higher degrees with one unknown is one of the most difficult and ancient mathematical problems. The most eminent mathematicians of antiquity dealt with these problems.

Solving equations of the nth degree is an important task for modern mathematics as well. Interest in them is quite large, since these equations are closely related to the search for the roots of equations that are not considered by the school curriculum in mathematics.

Problem: the lack of skills in solving equations of higher degrees in various ways among students prevents them from successfully preparing for the final certification in mathematics and mathematical olympiads, training in a specialized mathematical class.

The above facts determined relevance of our work "Solution of Equations of Higher Degrees".

Possession of the simplest methods for solving equations of the nth degree reduces the time to complete the task, on which the result of the work and the quality of the learning process depend.

Objective: study of known methods for solving equations of higher degrees and identification of the most accessible of them for practical application.

Based on this goal, the following tasks:

To study the literature and Internet resources on this topic;

Get acquainted with the historical facts related to this topic;

Describe various ways to solve equations of higher degrees

compare the degree of difficulty of each of them;

To acquaint classmates with methods for solving equations of higher degrees;

Create a set of equations for the practical application of each of the considered methods.

Object of study- equations of higher degrees with one variable.

Subject of study- ways of solving equations of higher degrees.

Hypothesis: there is no general way and a single algorithm that allows finding solutions to equations of the nth degree in a finite number of steps.

Research methods:

- bibliographic method (analysis of literature on the research topic);

- classification method;

- method of qualitative analysis.

Theoretical significance research consists in systematizing methods for solving equations of higher degrees and describing their algorithms.

Practical significance- the presented material on this topic and the development of a teaching aid for students on this topic.

1. EQUATIONS OF THE HIGHER POWERS

1.1 The concept of an equation of the nth degree

Definition 1. An equation of the nth degree is an equation of the form

a 0 xⁿ+a 1 x n -1 +a 2 xⁿ - ²+…+a n -1 x+a n = 0, where the coefficients a 0, a 1, a 2…, a n -1, a n - any real numbers, and ,a 0 ≠ 0 .

Polynomial a 0 xⁿ+a 1 x n -1 +a 2 xⁿ - ²+…+a n -1 x+a n is called a polynomial of the nth degree. Coefficients are distinguished by names: a 0 - senior coefficient; a n is a free member.

Definition 2. Solutions or roots for a given equation are all values of the variable X, which turn this equation into a true numerical equality or, for which the polynomial a 0 xⁿ+a 1 x n -1 +a 2 xⁿ - ²+…+a n -1 x+a n goes to zero. Such a variable value X also called the root of a polynomial. To solve an equation means to find all its roots or establish that there are none.

If a a 0 = 1, then such an equation is called a reduced integer rational equation n th degree.

For equations of the third and fourth degree, there are Cardano and Ferrari formulas that express the roots of these equations in terms of radicals. It turned out that in practice they are rarely used. Thus, if n ≥ 3, and the coefficients of the polynomial are arbitrary real numbers, then finding the roots of the equation is not an easy task. However, in many special cases this problem is solved to the end. Let's dwell on some of them.

1.2 Historical facts of solving equations of higher degrees

A universal formula for finding the roots of an algebraic equation n-th no degree. Many, of course, came up with the tempting idea to find formulas for any power of n that would express the roots of the equation in terms of its coefficients, that is, would solve the equation in radicals.

Only in the 16th century, Italian mathematicians managed to move further - to find formulas for n \u003d 3 and n \u003d 4. At the same time, Scipio, Dahl, Ferro and his students Fiori and Tartaglia were engaged in the question of the general solution of equations of the 3rd degree.

In 1545, the book of the Italian mathematician D. Cardano “Great Art, or on the Rules of Algebra” was published, where, along with other questions of algebra, general methods for solving cubic equations are considered, as well as a method for solving equations of the 4th degree, discovered by his student L. Ferrari.

A complete exposition of questions related to the solution of equations of the 3rd and 4th degrees was given by F. Viet.

In the 20s of the 19th century, the Norwegian mathematician N. Abel proved that the roots of equations of the fifth degree cannot be expressed through radicals.

During the study, it was revealed that modern science knows many ways to solve equations of the nth degree.

The result of the search for methods for solving equations of higher degrees that cannot be solved by the methods considered in the school curriculum are methods based on the application of the Vieta theorem (for equations of degree n>2), Bezout's theorems, Horner's schemes, as well as the Cardano and Ferrari formula for solving cubic and quartic equations.

The paper presents methods for solving equations and their types, which have become a discovery for us. These include - the method of indefinite coefficients, the allocation of the full degree, symmetric equations.

2. SOLUTION OF INTEGRATED EQUATIONS OF HIGHER POWERS WITH INTEGRATED COEFFICIENTS

2.1 Solution of equations of the 3rd degree. Formula D. Cardano

Consider equations of the form x 3 +px+q=0. We transform the general equation to the form: x 3 +px 2 +qx+r=0. Let's write down the sum cube formula; Let's add it to the original equality and replace it with y. We get the equation: y 3 + (q -) (y -) + (r - =0. After transformations, we have: y 2 +py + q=0. Now, let's write the sum cube formula again:

(a+b) 3 =a 3 + 3a 2 b+3ab 2 +b 3 = a 3 +b 3 + 3ab (a + b), replace ( a+b)on the x, we get the equation x 3 - 3abx - (a 3 +b 3) = 0. Now it is clear that the original equation is equivalent to the system: and Solving the system, we get:

We have obtained a formula for solving the above equation of the 3rd degree. It bears the name of the Italian mathematician Cardano.

Consider an example. Solve the equation: .

We have R= 15 and q= 124, then using the Cardano formula we calculate the root of the equation

Conclusion: this formula is good, but not suitable for solving all cubic equations. However, it is bulky. Therefore, it is rarely used in practice.

But the one who masters this formula can use it when solving equations of the third degree in the exam.

2.2 Vieta's theorem

From the course of mathematics, we know this theorem for a quadratic equation, but few people know that it is also used to solve equations of higher degrees.

Consider the equation:

factorize the left side of the equation, divide by ≠ 0.

We transform the right side of the equation to the form

; From this it follows that we can write the following equalities into the system:

The formulas derived by Vieta for quadratic equations and demonstrated by us for equations of the 3rd degree are also true for polynomials of higher degrees.

Let's solve the cubic equation:

Conclusion: this method is universal and easy enough for students to understand, since Vieta's theorem is familiar to them from the school curriculum for n = 2. At the same time, in order to find the roots of equations using this theorem, it is necessary to have good computational skills.

2.3 Bezout's theorem

This theorem is named after the 18th century French mathematician J. Bezout.

Theorem. If the equation a 0 xⁿ+a 1 x n -1 +a 2 xⁿ - ²+…+a n -1 x+a n = 0, in which all coefficients are integers, and the free term is different from zero, has an integer root, then this root is a divisor of the free term.

Considering that the polynomial of the nth degree is on the left side of the equation, the theorem has another interpretation.

Theorem. When dividing a polynomial of the nth degree with respect to x into a binomial x-a the remainder is equal to the value of the dividend when x = a. (letter a can denote any real or imaginary number, i.e. any complex number).

Proof: let be f(x) denotes an arbitrary polynomial of the nth degree with respect to the variable x, and let, when it is divided by a binomial ( x-a) happened in private q(x), and in the remainder R. It's obvious that q(x) there will be some polynomial (n - 1)th degree relatively x, and the remainder R will be a constant value, i.e. independent of x.

If the remainder R was a polynomial of the first degree in x, then this would mean that the division was not performed. So, R from x does not depend. By definition of division, we get the identity: f(x)=(x-a)q(x)+R.

Equality is true for any value of x, so it is also true for x=a, we get: f(a)=(a-a)q(a)+R. Symbol f(a) denotes the value of the polynomial f (x) at x=a, q(a) denotes a value q(x) at x=a. Remainder R remained as it was before R from x does not depend. Work ( x-a) q(a) = 0, since the multiplier ( x-a) = 0, and the multiplier q(a) there is a certain number. Therefore, from the equality we get: f(a)=R, h.t.d.

Example 1 Find the remainder of the division of a polynomial x 3 - 3x 2 + 6x- 5 per binomial

x- 2. By the Bezout theorem : R=f(2) = 23-322 + 62 -5=3. Answer: R= 3.

Note that Bézout's theorem is not so important in itself, but because of its consequences. (Appendix 1)

Let us dwell on the consideration of some methods of applying Bezout's theorem to solving practical problems. It should be noted that when solving equations using the Bezout theorem, it is necessary:

Find all integer divisors of the free term;

Of these divisors, find at least one root of the equation;

Divide the left side of the equation by (Ha);

Write the product of the divisor and the quotient on the left side of the equation;

Solve the resulting equation.

Consider the example of solving the equation x 3 + 4X 2 + x - 6 = 0 .

Solution: find the divisors of the free term ±1 ; ± 2; ± 3; ± 6. Calculate the values for x= 1, 1 3 + 41 2 + 1-6=0. Divide the left side of the equation by ( X- 1). We perform the division with a “corner”, we get:

Conclusion: Bezout's theorem, one of the ways that we consider in our work, is studied in the program of extracurricular activities. It is difficult to understand, because in order to master it, you need to know all the consequences from it, but at the same time, the Bezout theorem is one of the main assistants to students in the exam.

2.4 Horner's scheme

To divide a polynomial by a binomial x-α you can use a special simple trick invented by English mathematicians of the 17th century, later called Horner's scheme. In addition to finding the roots of equations, Horner's scheme makes it easier to calculate their values. To do this, it is necessary to substitute the value of the variable into the polynomial Pn (x)=a 0 xn+a 1 x n-1 +a 2 xⁿ - ²+…++ a n -1 x+a n. (one)

Consider the division of the polynomial (1) by the binomial x-α.

We express the coefficients of the incomplete quotient b 0 xⁿ - ¹+ b 1 xⁿ - ²+ b 2 xⁿ - ³+…+ bn -1 and the remainder r in terms of the coefficients of the polynomial Pn( x) and number α. b 0 =a 0 , b 1 = α b 0 +a 1 , b 2 = α b 1 +a 2 …, bn -1 =

= α bn -2 +a n -1 = α bn -1 +a n .

Calculations according to the Horner scheme are presented in the form of the following table:

	a 0	a 1	a 2 ,
	b 0 =a 0	b 1 = α b 0 +a 1	b 2 = α b 1 +a 2		r=α b n-1 +a n

Insofar as r=Pn(α), then α is the root of the equation. In order to check whether α is a multiple root, Horner's scheme can be applied already to the quotient b 0 x+ b 1 x+…+ bn -1 according to the table. If in the column under bn -1 we get 0 again, so α is a multiple root.

Consider an example: solve the equation X 3 + 4X 2 + x - 6 = 0.

Let us apply to the left side of the equation the factorization of the polynomial on the left side of the equation, Horner's scheme.

Solution: find the divisors of the free term ± 1; ±2; ± 3; ± 6.


				6 ∙ 1 + (-6) = 0

The coefficients of the quotient are the numbers 1, 5, 6, and the remainder is r = 0.

Means, X 3 + 4X 2 + X - 6 = (X - 1) (X 2 + 5X + 6) = 0.

From here: X- 1 = 0 or X 2 + 5X + 6 = 0.

X = 1, X 1 = -2; X 2 = -3. Answer: 1,- 2, - 3.

Conclusion: thus, on one equation, we have shown the use of two different ways of factoring polynomials. In our opinion, Horner's scheme is the most practical and economical.

2.5 Solution of equations of the 4th degree. Ferrari method

Cardano's student Ludovic Ferrari discovered a way to solve a 4th degree equation. The Ferrari method consists of two steps.

Stage I: the equation of the form is represented as a product of two square trinomials; this follows from the fact that the equation is of the 3rd degree and at least one solution.

Stage II: the resulting equations are solved using factorization, however, in order to find the required factorization, cubic equations have to be solved.

The idea is to represent the equations as A 2 =B 2 where A= x 2+s,

B-linear function of x. Then it remains to solve the equations A = ±B.

For clarity, consider the equation: We separate the 4th degree, we get: For any d expression will be a perfect square. Add to both sides of the equation we get

On the left side is a full square, you can pick up d so that the right side of (2) becomes a perfect square. Imagine that we have achieved this. Then our equation looks like this:

Finding the root later will not be difficult. To choose the right d it is necessary that the discriminant of the right side of (3) vanishes, i.e.

So to find d, it is necessary to solve this equation of the 3rd degree. This auxiliary equation is called resolvent.

We can easily find the integer root of the resolvent: d= 1

Substituting the equation into (1), we obtain

Conclusion: the Ferrari method is universal, but complicated and cumbersome. At the same time, if the solution algorithm is clear, then equations of the 4th degree can be solved by this method.

2.6 Method of undetermined coefficients

The success of solving the equation of the 4th degree by the Ferrari method depends on whether we solve the resolvent - the equation of the 3rd degree, which, as we know, is not always possible.

The essence of the method of indefinite coefficients is that the type of factors into which a given polynomial is decomposed is guessed, and the coefficients of these factors (also polynomials) are determined by multiplying the factors and equating the coefficients at the same powers of the variable.

Example: solve the equation:

Let us assume that the left side of our equation can be decomposed into two square trinomials with integer coefficients such that the identical equality is true

It is obvious that the coefficients in front of them must be equal to 1, and the free terms must be equal to one + 1, the other has 1.

The coefficients facing X. Let's denote them by a and and to determine them, we multiply both trinomials on the right side of the equation.

As a result, we get:

Equating the coefficients at the same powers X on the left and right sides of equality (1), we obtain a system for finding and

Solving this system, we will have

So our equation is equivalent to the equation

Solving it, we get the following roots: .

The method of indefinite coefficients is based on the following statements: any polynomial of the fourth degree in the equation can be decomposed into the product of two polynomials of the second degree; two polynomials are identically equal if and only if their coefficients are equal at the same powers X.

2.7 Symmetric equations

Definition. An equation of the form is called symmetric if the first coefficients on the left of the equation are equal to the first coefficients on the right.

We see that the first coefficients on the left are equal to the first coefficients on the right.

If such an equation has an odd degree, then it has a root X= - 1. Next, we can lower the degree of the equation by dividing it by ( x+ one). It turns out that when dividing the symmetric equation by ( x+ 1) a symmetric equation of even degree is obtained. The proof of the symmetry of the coefficients is presented below. (Appendix 6) Our task is to learn how to solve symmetric equations of even degree.

For example: (1)

We solve equation (1), divide by X 2 (to the middle degree) = 0.

We group the terms with symmetric

) + 3(x+ . Denote at= x+ , let's square both parts, hence = at 2 So 2( at 2 or 2 at 2 + 3 solving the equation, we get at = , at= 3. Next, we return to the replacement x+ = and x+ = 3. We get the equations and The first has no solution, and the second has two roots. Answer:.

Conclusion: this type of equation is not often encountered, but if you come across it, then it can be solved easily and simply without resorting to cumbersome calculations.

2.8 Extraction of the full degree

Consider the equation.

The left side is the cube of the sum (x + 1), i.e.

We extract the root of the third degree from both parts: , then we get

Where is the only root.

RESULTS OF THE STUDY

As a result of the work, we came to the following conclusions:

Thanks to the studied theory, we got acquainted with various methods for solving entire equations of higher degrees;

D. Cardano's formula is difficult to use and gives a high probability of making errors in the calculation;

− the method of L. Ferrari allows to reduce the solution of the equation of the fourth degree to the cubic one;

− Bezout's theorem can be used both for cubic equations and for equations of the fourth degree; it is more understandable and illustrative when applied to solving equations;

Horner's scheme helps to significantly reduce and simplify calculations in solving equations. In addition to finding the roots, Horner's scheme makes it easier to calculate the values of the polynomials on the left side of the equation;

Of particular interest was the solution of equations by the method of indefinite coefficients, the solution of symmetric equations.

In the course of the research work, it was found that students get acquainted with the simplest methods of solving equations of the highest degree in the elective classes in mathematics, starting from the 9th or 10th grade, as well as in special courses of visiting mathematical schools. This fact was established as a result of a survey of mathematics teachers at MBOU "Secondary School No. 9" and students who show an increased interest in the subject of "mathematics".

The most popular methods for solving equations of higher degrees, which are encountered in solving olympiad, competitive problems and as a result of preparing for exams by students, are methods based on the application of Bezout's theorem, Horner's scheme and the introduction of a new variable.

Demonstration of the results of research work, i.e. ways to solve equations that are not studied in the school curriculum in mathematics, interested classmates.

Conclusion

Having studied educational and scientific literature, Internet resources in youth educational forums

Consider solving equations with one variable of degree higher than the second.

The degree of the equation P(x) = 0 is the degree of the polynomial P(x), i.e. the largest of the powers of its terms with a non-zero coefficient.

Recall the rules that will be needed to solve equations of degree higher than the second.

Statements about the roots of a polynomial and its divisors:

1. The polynomial of the nth degree has a number of roots not exceeding the number n, and the roots of multiplicity m occur exactly m times.

2. A polynomial of odd degree has at least one real root.

3. If α is the root of Р(х), then Р n (х) = (х – α) · Q n – 1 (x), where Q n – 1 (x) is a polynomial of degree (n – 1).

5. A reduced polynomial with integer coefficients cannot have fractional rational roots.

6. For a third degree polynomial

P 3 (x) \u003d ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d one of two things is possible: either it decomposes into a product of three binomials

P 3 (x) \u003d a (x - α) (x - β) (x - γ), or decomposes into the product of a binomial and a square trinomial P 3 (x) \u003d a (x - α) (x 2 + βx + γ ).

7. Any polynomial of the fourth degree expands into the product of two square trinomials.

9. For the polynomial P(x) to be divisible by the binomial (x – c), it is necessary and sufficient that the number c be the root of P(x) (Corollary to Bezout's theorem).

10. Vieta's theorem: If x 1, x 2, ..., x n are the real roots of the polynomial

P (x) = a 0 x n + a 1 x n - 1 + ... + a n, then the following equalities hold:

x 1 + x 2 + ... + x n \u003d -a 1 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 + x 1 x 3 + ... + x n - 1 x n \u003d a 2 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 x 3 + ... + x n - 2 x n - 1 x n \u003d -a 3 / a 0,

x 1 x 2 x 3 x n \u003d (-1) n a n / a 0.

Solution of examples

Example 1

Find the remainder after dividing P (x) \u003d x 3 + 2/3 x 2 - 1/9 by (x - 1/3).

Decision.

Answer: R = 0.

Example 2

Divide the "corner" 2x 3 + 3x 2 - 2x + 3 by (x + 2). Find the remainder and the incomplete quotient.

Decision:

2x 3 + 3x 2 – 2x + 3| x + 2

2x 3 + 4x 2 2x 2 – x

X 2 – 2 x

Answer: R = 3; quotient: 2x 2 - x.

Basic methods for solving equations of higher degrees

1. Introduction of a new variable

(t 1 , t 2 , …, t n). After that, a set of n equations q(x) = t 1 , q(x) = t 2 , ... , q(x) = t n is obtained, from which the roots of the original equation are found.

Example 1

(x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3x 2 - 3x - 1 = 0.

Decision:

(x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3 (x 2 + x) - 1 = 0.

(x 2 + x + 1) 2 - 3 (x 2 + x + 1) + 3 - 1 = 0.

Replacement (x 2 + x + 1) = t.

t 2 - 3t + 2 = 0.

t 1 \u003d 2, t 2 \u003d 1. Reverse replacement:

x 2 + x + 1 = 2 or x 2 + x + 1 = 1;

x 2 + x - 1 = 0 or x 2 + x = 0;

Answer: From the first equation: x 1, 2 = (-1 ± √5) / 2, from the second: 0 and -1.

2. Factorization by the method of grouping and abbreviated multiplication formulas

The basis of this method is also not new and consists in grouping terms in such a way that each group contains a common factor. To do this, sometimes you have to use some artificial tricks.

Example 1

x 4 - 3x 2 + 4x - 3 = 0.

Decision.

Imagine - 3x 2 = -2x 2 - x 2 and group:

(x 4 - 2x 2) - (x 2 - 4x + 3) = 0.

(x 4 - 2x 2 +1 - 1) - (x 2 - 4x + 3 + 1 - 1) = 0.

(x 2 - 1) 2 - 1 - (x - 2) 2 + 1 = 0.

(x 2 - 1) 2 - (x - 2) 2 \u003d 0.

(x 2 - 1 - x + 2) (x 2 - 1 + x - 2) = 0.

(x 2 - x + 1) (x 2 + x - 3) = 0.

x 2 - x + 1 \u003d 0 or x 2 + x - 3 \u003d 0.

Answer: There are no roots in the first equation, from the second: x 1, 2 \u003d (-1 ± √13) / 2.

3. Factorization by the method of indefinite coefficients

Example 1

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 = 0.

Decision.

A polynomial of the 3rd degree can be decomposed into a product of linear and square factors.

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 \u003d (x - a) (x 2 + bx + c),

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 = x 3 + bx 2 + cx - ax 2 - abx - ac,

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 \u003d x 3 + (b - a) x 2 + (cx - ab) x - ac.

Solving the system:

(b – a = 4,
(c – ab = 5,
(-ac=2,

(a = -1,
(b=3,
(c = 2, i.e.

x 3 + 4x 2 + 5x + 2 \u003d (x + 1) (x 2 + 3x + 2).

The roots of the equation (x + 1) (x 2 + 3x + 2) = 0 are easy to find.

Answer: -1; -2.

4. The method of selecting the root by the highest and free coefficient

The method is based on the application of theorems:

1) Any integer root of a polynomial with integer coefficients is a divisor of the free term.

Example 1

6x 3 + 7x 2 - 9x + 2 = 0.

Decision:

6: q = 1, 2, 3, 6.

Hence p/q = ±1, ±2, ±1/2, ±1/3, ±2/3, ±1/6.

Having found one root, for example - 2, we will find other roots using division by a corner, the method of indefinite coefficients or Horner's scheme.

Answer: -2; 1/2; 1/3.

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