The Boundaries of a Polynomial

Author

Dave Perkins

Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

1996

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Mathematics and Statistics

Abstract

This paper defines the boundaries of a polynomial as a related problem to finding the minimum distance from a point to a curve. The boundaries of the general nth degree polynomial are discussed, and the general 2nd and 3^rd degree polynomials are explored as illustrations.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Polynomials

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

40

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Recommended Citation

Perkins, Dave, "The Boundaries of a Polynomial" (1996). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 555.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/555