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| − | A root in mathematics is a value of x such that a function f(x)=0: | + | A '''root''' in [[mathematics]] is a value of x such that a [[function]] f(x)=0: |
| − | <big><big><math>x : f(x) = 0\,</math> | + | <big><big><math>x : f(x) = 0\,</math></big></big> |
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| + | [[Polynomial]]s have finitely many roots, while the [[exponential function]] has none. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:22, February 5, 2009
A root in mathematics is a value of x such that a function f(x)=0:
Polynomials have finitely many roots, while the exponential function has none.