What Does Quintic Mean?

In algebra, a quintic function is a function of the form g(x)=ax^{5}+bx^{4}+cx^{3}+dx^{2}+ex+f, \, where a, b, c, d, e and f are members of a field, typically the rational numbers, the real numbers or the complex numbers, and a is nonzero. In other words, a quintic function is defined by a polynomial of degree five.

What is the meaning of quintic?

quintic. noun. Definition of quintic (Entry 2 of 2) : a polynomial or a polynomial equation of the fifth degree.

What is an example of a quintic polynomial?

Mathwords: Quintic Polynomial. A polynomial of degree 5. Examples: x5 – x3 + x, y5 + y4 + y3 + y2 + y + 1, and 42a3b2.

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