"Gauss-Lucas theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Gauss-Lucas theorem [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Carl Friedrich Gauss and Félix Lucas. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Gauss-Lucas theorem
  1. (complex analysis) A theorem that gives a geometric relation between the roots of a polynomial P and the roots of its derivative P′. It states that the roots of P′ all lie within the convex hull of the roots of P. Categories (topical): Complex analysis

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