Derivative and Root Multiplicity

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Derivative and Root Multiplicity

If $$x=a$$ is a root of multiplicity $$m$$ of $$f(x)$$, then:

$$f(a)=f'(a)=\cdots=f^{(m-1)}(a)=0$$

while:

$$f^{(m)}(a)\neq0$$

Usage

- Used to determine the multiplicity of a polynomial root using derivatives.

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