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Patterns in Polynomials
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Hints for Patterns in Polynomials

We've defined, for example, T sub three of x equals four x cubed minus three x and at this stage the value of x could be any number.  Recall that x was originally cosine of theta.  So, looking at the values that cosine of theta can take on, cosine of theta between negative one and one should be of particular interest.

Some ideas to get you started:
- Look at the constant terms
- Look at the coefficient of x to the n in T sub n of x.
- What coefficients are zero, and when?
- Look for symmetries in the graphs of the Chebyshev polynomials.  How are symmetries related to the coefficients?

The best way to prove many of the properties of Chebyshev polynomials is by induction.


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