If the equation an x^n+an-1 x^n-1+…+a1 x=0 has a positive root x=α, then the equation n an x^n-1

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If the equation an x^n+an-1 x^n-1+…+a1 x=0 has a positive...

If the equation $a_{n} x^{n}+a_{n-1} x^{n-1}+\ldots+a_{1} x=0$ has a positive root $x=\alpha$, then the equation $n a_{n} x^{n-1}+(n-1) a_{n-1} x^{n-2}+\ldots+a_{1}=0$ has a positive root, which is (A) smaller than $\alpha$ (B) greater than $\alpha$(C) equal to $\alpha$ (D) greater than or equal to $\alpha$

If the equation $a_{n} x^{n}+a_{n-1} x^{n-1}+\ldots+a_{1} x=0$ has a positive root $x=\alpha$, then the equation $n a_{n} x^{n-1}+(n-1) a_{n-1} x^{n-2}+\ldots+a_{1}=0$ has a positive
root, which is
(A) smaller than $\alpha$
(B) greater than $\alpha$(C) equal to $\alpha$
(D) greater than or equal to $\alpha$

Key Concepts

Derivatives of Polynomial Functions

The derivative of a polynomial function is obtained by applying the power rule to each term, which results in a new polynomial of a lower degree. Derivatives provide information about the rate of change of the function, including identifying intervals of increase or decrease and locating critical points where the function’s behavior shifts. This concept is fundamental in calculus for analyzing function behavior and finding extrema.

Relationship Between a Function and Its Derivative

The relationship between a polynomial and its derivative is explored through the connections between the roots of the function and the roots of its derivative. The derivative often reveals critical points (such as local extrema) of the original function, and theorems like Rolle’s Theorem ensure that between any two distinct zeros of a differentiable function there is at least one zero of its derivative. This interconnection is important in understanding how changes in the original function are reflected in its rate of change.

Roots of Polynomial Equations

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Polynomial Equations

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