SOLUTION: Write a polynomial function with rational coefficients so that P(x)=0 has the given roots. -10i

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Question 1022562: Write a polynomial function with rational coefficients so that P(x)=0 has the given roots. -10i
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well if -10i is a root, so must it have +10i as a root...thus one function you seek is
f(x) = x^2 + 100