SAT Math Practice Question #23169 - SATify | SATify
#23169
algebra
polynomials
medium
90 sec
Let sk denote the sum of the kth powers of the roots of the polynomial x3−4x2+7x−9. In particular, s0=3, s1=4, and s2=2. 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?