Difference between revisions of "2003 AIME II Problems/Problem 9"
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+ | If we scale <math>Q(x)</math> by <math>x^2</math>, we get <math>x^6-x^5-x^4-x^2</math>. In order to get to <math>P(x)</math>, we add <math>x^4-x^3-x</math>. Therefore, our answer is <math>\sum_{n=1}^{4} z^4_n-z^3_n-z_n</math>. However, rearranging <math>Q(z_n) = 0</math>, makes our final answer <math>\sum_{n=1}^{4} z^2_n-z_n+1</math>. The sum of the squares of the roots is <math>1^2-2(-1) = 3</math> and the sum of the roots is <math>1</math>. Adding 4 to our sum, we get <math>3-1+4 = \boxed{006}</math>. | ||
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== Video Solution by Sal Khan == | == Video Solution by Sal Khan == |
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Contents
Problem
Consider the polynomials and Given that and are the roots of find
Solution
When we use long division to divide by , the remainder is .
So, since is a root, .
Now this also follows for all roots of Now
Now by Vieta's we know that , so by Newton's Sums we can find
So finally
Solution 2
Let then by Vieta's Formula we have By Newton's Sums we have
Applying the formula couples of times yields .
~ Nafer
Solution 3
So we just have to find: .
And by Newton's Sums this computes to: .
~ LuisFonseca123
Solution 4
If we scale by , we get . In order to get to , we add . Therefore, our answer is . However, rearranging , makes our final answer . The sum of the squares of the roots is and the sum of the roots is . Adding 4 to our sum, we get .
~ Vedoral
Video Solution by Sal Khan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSESJ8TeGSI&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HCtW1EiNlfW_YoNAA38D0l4&index=14 - AMBRIGGS
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See also
2003 AIME II (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 8 |
Followed by Problem 10 | |
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