Descartes' rule of signs
= Descartes' rule of signs
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Descartes' Rule of Signs is a mathematical theorem that provides a way to determine the number of positive and negative real roots of a polynomial function based on the signs of its coefficients. Here’s a concise breakdown of the rule: 1. **Positive Roots**: To find the number of positive real roots of a polynomial \\(P(x)\\), count the number of sign changes in the sequence of the coefficients of \\(P(x)\\).