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Form a polynomial f(x) with real coefficients having the given degree and zeros. Degree 5; zeros:1;-i; -7+1Asked by julez
Form a polynomial, f(x), with real coefficients having the given degree and zeros.
Degree 3; zeros: 1 + i and -10
Degree 3; zeros: 1 + i and -10
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Hint: If x = 1+i is a root, x = 1 -i must also be a root. Comples roots occur in pairs.
So (x+10), (x- 1 -i) and x -1 + i) must be factors.
Multiply all that out for a third order polynomial.
So (x+10), (x- 1 -i) and x -1 + i) must be factors.
Multiply all that out for a third order polynomial.