Not so sure on other root of polynomial, given 3 + 2i is one

Neko san

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Not exactly sure how to solve this problem.

Given that x = 3 +2i is a root of a polynomial; name one other root of this polynomial.
 
Re: Not so sure

Neko san said:
Not exactly sure how to solve this problem.

Given that x = 3 +2i is a root of a polynomial; name one other root of this polynomial.

There isn't really anything to DO to solve this problem. You just need to remember that if (a + bi) is a root of a polynomial, then (a - bi) is ALSO a root.

Complex roots always occur in conjugate pairs.
 
Re: Not so sure

Oh. I was thinking of the conjugate but I thought that might be to easy. :lol:
 
Re: Not so sure

Neko san said:
Oh. I was thinking of the conjugate <<< only when you are dealing with "real" polynomials - i.e. the coefficients of the polynomial are all real.


but I thought that might be to easy. :lol:
 
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