SOLUTION: Find the polynomial of least degree having zeros: -5i and 6+i

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Question 856446: Find the polynomial of least degree having zeros:
-5i and 6+i
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming you are familiar with the theory...
-5i is a root of x^2+25
6+i comes from x^2-12x+37
(x^2+25)(x^2-12x+37)=
x^4-12x^3+62x^2-300x+925
(and any constant multiple of this will due)