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x^7+x^2+1=0, x^5-x^4 + x^2- x+1.001=0 (III Soros Olympiad 1996-97 R3 11.7)

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May 31, 2024
algebrapolynomial

Problem Statement

Let us assume that each of the equations x7+x2+1=0x^7 + x^2 + 1= 0 and x5x4+x2x+1.001=0x^5- x^4 + x^2- x + 1.001 = 0 has a single root. Which of these roots is larger?