Factoring Problem with 3

[Jason76]

\(\displaystyle 3x^{2} + x + 1\)

What are two numbers whose product is \(\displaystyle 3\) and sum is \(\displaystyle 1\)?

 

[Jason76]

Oh wait, sorry guys, it DNE. Can't be factored. Got the correct answer.

 

[Bob Brown MSEE]

\(\displaystyle 3x^{2} + x + 1\)

What are two numbers whose product is \(\displaystyle 3\) and sum is \(\displaystyle 1\)?

roots are not real

 

[lookagain]

roots are not real

The roots of the corresponding equation where that quadratic polynomial is set equal to zero are not real.

 

[Bob Brown MSEE]

The roots of the corresponding equation where that quadratic polynomial is set equal to zero are not real.

Definition: Roots of a polynomial
Thanks Lookagain, not everyone knows the meaning of the phrase.