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Is Product of Mixed Polynomials Always Mixed?

Source: Ukrainian Mathematical Olympiad 2023. Day 2, Problem 11.5

April 5, 2023
algebrapolynomial

Problem Statement

Let's call a polynomial mixed if it has both positive and negative coefficients (00 isn't considered positive or negative). Is the product of two mixed polynomials always mixed?
Proposed by Vadym Koval