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Roots of a Cubic Equation

 

Students learn how to derive and use a cubic equation's roots, α, β and γ.

Later, as learning progresses, α, β and γ includes a pair of complex numbers.

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Roots of Cubic Equations - Part 1

Roots of Cubic Equations - Part 2

Roots of Cubic Equations - Part 3

June 2019 CP1 P2 Exam Question

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Roots of Polynomials

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