Real Root

A real root of an equation is a root belonging to the real numbers. A polynomial with real coefficients can also have nonreal complex roots, which occur in complex conjugate pairs.

See also

Complex Conjugate, Real Number, Root

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Real Root." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/RealRoot.html

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