SOLUTION: A fifth-degree polynomial equation with rational coefficients has the roots 2, –7i, and –7 + i. Find the remaining roots.

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Question 834326: A fifth-degree polynomial equation with rational coefficients has the roots 2, –7i, and –7 + i. Find the remaining roots.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Complex roots always come in complex conjugate pairs.
x=7i and x=-7-i are the remaining roots.