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MathNet 2007-part-02 — 187 problems (EN–VI) Question 169

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2007-part-02 — 187 problems (EN–VI)

Question 169

The set $f_1, f_2, \dots, f_n$ of polynomials with real coefficients is called *special* if for all distinct $i, j, k \in \{1, 2, \dots, n\}$ the polynomial $\frac{2}{3}f_i + f_j + f_k$ has no real roots, but for all distinct $p, q, r, s \in \{1, 2, \dots, n\}$ the polynomial $f_p + f_q + f_r + f_s$ has a real root.

1) Give an example of a special set of four polynomials with nonzero sum.

2) Does there exist a special set of five polynomials?