SAT Math Practice Question #23170 - SATify | SATify
#23170
algebra
polynomials
medium
90 sec
Let sk denote the sum of the kth powers of the roots of the polynomial x3+2x2−3x+5. In particular, s0=3, s1=−2, and s2=10. Let a, b, and c be real numbers such that sk+1=ask+bsk−1+csk−2 for k=2,3,…. What is a−b+c?