Field theory and polynomials Polynomials in one variable Concept
Discriminant of a polynomial
Summary
The discriminant of a polynomial is a quantity computed from its coefficients that is zero exactly when the polynomial has a repeated root. The definition of the discriminant gives the formula in terms of the roots.
Further reading
- Web https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discriminant, lead section
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| Writing | W1 stated |
| MSC | 12E05 |
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- edge specializes both: the more general notions and the special cases (0 of 1)
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