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Yet another proof that the roots of a polynomial depend continuously on the coefficients

arXiv:2207.00123

Abstract

The roots of a complex polynomial depend continuously on the coefficients; that is, an infinitesimal perturbation of the coefficients results in an infinitesimal perturbation of the roots. A short, straightforward proof of this is possible using infinitesimals.

6 pages. Clarifies some statements in an earlier version