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+ | Let the roots be <math>r</math>, <math>s</math>, and <math>t</math>. We know <math>r^2+s^2+t^2 = (r+s+t)(r+s+t) - 2(rs+st+tr)</math>.Continuing, we have: | ||
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+ | <math>r^3+s^3+t^3 = (r^2+s^2+t^2)(r+s+t) - (rs+st+tr)(r+s+t)+3rst</math> | ||
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+ | <math>r^4+s^4+t^4 = (r^3+s^3+t^3)(r+s+t) - (rs+st+tr)(r^2+s^2+t^2)-(rst)(r+s+t)</math> | ||
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+ | <math>r^5+s^5+t^5 = (r^4+s^4+t^4)(r+s+t) - (rs+st+tr)(r^3+s^3+t^3) - (rst)(r^2+s^2+t^2)</math> | ||
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+ | Clearly, the answer is <math>5-8+13 = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} 10}</math> | ||
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==Video Solution== | ==Video Solution== |
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[hide]Problem
Let denote the sum of the th powers of the roots of the polynomial . In particular, , , and . Let , , and be real numbers such that for , , What is ?
Solution 1
Applying Newton's Sums, we havesowe get the answer as .
Solution 2
Let , and be the roots of the polynomial. Then,
Adding these three equations, we get
can be written as , giving
We are given that is satisfied for , , , meaning it must be satisfied when , giving us .
Therefore, , and by matching coefficients.
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Solution 3
Let , and be the roots of the polynomial. By Vieta's Formulae, we have
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We know . Consider .
Using and , we see .
We have
Rearrange to get
So, .
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Solution 4
Let be the roots of . Then:
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If we multiply both sides of the equation by , where is a positive integer, then that won't change the coefficients, but just the degree of the new polynomial and the other term's exponents. We can try multiplying to find , but that is just to check. So then with the above information about , we see that:
, ,
Then:
This means that , as expected. So we have . So our answer is
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Solution 5
Let the roots be , , and . We know .Continuing, we have:
Clearly, the answer is
-skibbysiggy
Video Solution
For those who want a video solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAS_DbKmtzI
See Also
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