On the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Lithuanian Mathematical Journal - Tập 42 - Trang 364-372 - 2002
J. Mačys1
1Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius, Lithuania

Tóm tắt

In the paper, it is shown how, by using the minimal means and without introducing complex numbers, one can prove the fundamental theorem of algebra for real polynomials. The fundamental theorem for polynomials with complex coefficients is an immediate corollary of the theorem mentioned.

Tài liệu tham khảo

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