SOLUTION: write the simplest polynomial function given the roots: square root of 2, -5, and -3i

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Question 927890: write the simplest polynomial function given the roots: square root of 2, -5, and -3i
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(x) =(x-2)(x+5)(x-(-3i)(x +(-3i)
P(x) =(x-2)(x+5)(x+3i)(x -3i) Note: i^2 = -1
P(x) =(x-2)(x+5)(x^2 + 9)
Expand as directed.