It is known that there are polynomials of 5th degree or higher whose roots cannot be expressed as a finite combination (sum/product) of rationals and radicals. These are not constructible numbers, but they differ from non-constructible numbers, such as the cube root of 2, which can be expressed with radicals. I am wondering if there is a name for such numbers. Maybe Galois numbers?
2026-04-09 13:29:53.1775741393
Is there a name for polynomial roots that cannot be expressed in radicals?
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