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Guess the Polynomial

I have a polynomial P(x) with positive integer coefficients. You can give me a dollar and an integer x, and I will tell you P(x). What’s the minimum amount of money you need to determine my polynomial?

Extra Credit

What if x doesn’t have to be an integer?

What if my polynomial P(x) doesn’t have integer coefficients?

What if my polynomial P(x) doesn’t have positive coefficients?




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