Mastering Polynomials
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Define a polynomial and give an example of a polynomial with a single indeterminate.

A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and positive-integer powers of variables. An example of a polynomial with a single indeterminate is $x^2 - 4x + 7$.

Provide an example of a polynomial with three indeterminates.

An example of a polynomial with three indeterminates is $x^3 + 2xyz^2 - yz + 1$.

In what areas of mathematics and science do polynomials appear?

Polynomials appear in many areas of mathematics and science, such as forming polynomial equations, defining polynomial functions, calculus, numerical analysis, constructing polynomial rings, and algebraic varieties.

What are polynomial equations used for?

<p>Polynomial equations are used to encode a wide range of problems, from elementary word problems to complicated scientific problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are polynomial functions used for?

<p>Polynomial functions are used in various settings, ranging from basic chemistry and physics to economics and social science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of NP in computational complexity theory?

<p>NP is the set of decision problems for which the problem instances, where the answer is 'yes', have proofs verifiable in polynomial time by a deterministic Turing machine, or alternatively the set of problems that can be solved in polynomial time by a nondeterministic Turing machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the two definitions of NP?

<p>The two definitions of NP are equivalent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a nondeterministic Turing machine solve a problem in NP?

<p>A nondeterministic Turing machine guesses a solution and then uses a deterministic algorithm to verify the solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation NP stand for and why?

<p>NP stands for 'nondeterministic, polynomial time', which reflects the two phases of the algorithm based on the Turing machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of polynomial time in NP?

<p>NP consists of decision problems that can be solved or verified in polynomial time by a Turing machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Faulhaber's formula?

<p>Faulhaber's formula expresses $1^k + 2^k + 3^k + \cdots + n^k$ as a polynomial in $n$, or alternatively in terms of a Bernoulli polynomial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Fermat's right triangle theorem?

<p>Fermat's right triangle theorem states that there is no solution in positive integers for $a^2 = b^4 + c^4$ and $a^4 = b^4 + c^2$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Fermat's Last Theorem?

<p>Fermat's Last Theorem states that $x^k + y^k = z^k$ is impossible in positive integers with $k &gt; 2$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation of a superellipse?

<p>The equation of a superellipse is $|x/a|^k + |y/b|^k = 1$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the squircle?

<p>The squircle is a shape described by the equation $|x/a|^k + |y/b|^k = 1$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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