SOLUTION: How do I find the third degree polynomial equation with rational coefficients that has the given numbers as roots
1) 5, 2i
2)-7, i
3)6, 3-2i
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1) 5, 2i
2)-7, i
3)6, 3-2i
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do I find the third degree polynomial equation with rational coefficients that has the given numbers as roots
1) 5, 2i
-2i must also be a root.
f(x) = (x-5)(x-2i)(x+2i)
= (x-5)(x^2+4)
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2)-7, i
-i must also be a root.
f(x) = (x+7)(x-i)(x+i)
= (x+7)(x^2+1)
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3)6, 3-2i
3+2i mult also be a root.
f(x) (x-6)[(x-3)+2i][(x-3)-2i]
= (x-6)[(x-3)^2+4]
= (x-6)(x^2-6x+13)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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If a polynomial equation with rational coefficients has a complex or irrational zero, then the conjugate of that zero is also a zero of the equation. The conjugate of a complex number is
If is a zero of a polynomial equation, then is a factor of the polynomial.
For your first problem, , , and are the three linear factors of the third degree polynomial. Multiply them together. Hint: Multiply the two complex factors first, recalling that the product of two complex conjugates is the sum of two squares.
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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