SOLUTION: Write the polynomial function of least degree with integral coefficients that has the zeros of 1 - 3i and 5.

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Question 946064: Write the polynomial function of least degree with integral coefficients that has the zeros of 1 - 3i and 5.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Integral coefficients means any complex roots also has a complex conjugate pair.
f%28x%29=a%28x-%281-3i%29%29%28x-%281%2B3i%29%29%28x-5%29
f%28x%29=a%28x%5E2-2x%2B10%29%28x-5%29
f%28x%29=a%28x%5E3-7x%5E2%2B20x-50%29