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ID382
First Namea m
Last Namefink
Institutionnone
Speaker Categoryretired
Title of Talkcomplex roots of polynomials and why it pays to talk mathematics
AbstractFor quadratic polynomials, a negative discriminant is a criteria for non real roots. Is there one for nth degree polynomials? Sure,and I found it because I talked to someone who pointed the way.
Subject area(s)
Suitable for undergraduates?Y
Day PreferenceSaturdayMild
Computer Needed?N
Bringing a laptop?N
Overhead Needed?N
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Special Needs
Date Submitted09/22/2014
Year2014