Given the equation x3-2x2+x-3=0, find an equation whose roots are each 2 less than the roots of the given equation.
Finding the answer is simple enough, but if someone could explain to me the intuition behind solving cubic functions, it would help a lot.
Thanks everyone!

Question

Given the equation x3-2x2+x-3=0, find an equation whose roots are each 2 less than the roots of the given equation.
Finding the answer is simple enough, but if someone could explain to me the intuition behind solving cubic functions, it would help a lot. 
Thanks everyone!

tyteen4a03 · Answer

It's a hassle to explain this, so I'll just point you to this: http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/factor/fac11/fac11.html

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!