“Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such as the degree two polynomial: 1 + 4x – 3×2 = 0.

The equations are fundamental to math as well as science, where they have broad applications, like helping describe the movement of planets or writing computer programs.

However, a general method for solving ‘higher order’ polynomial equations, where x is raised to the power of five or higher, has historically proven elusive.

Now, UNSW Honorary Professor Norman Wildberger has revealed a new approach using novel number sequences.”

From Phys.org.