A polynomial is a type of algebraic equation that involves variables raised to a non-negative power — for example, x² + 5x + 6 = 0. It is among the oldest mathematical concepts, tracing its ...

But certainly Harvard University, with its 54,000 applications for just 1,647 spots in the incoming class, can afford to pick the kids who retained basic algebra. 5 ...

Mathematicians have devised a new way to solve higher-order polynomial equations, ushering in a 'dramatic revision of a basic chapter in algebra'. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu ...