help 0.o precalc...

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  1. ceneret0023

    ceneret0023 Level III

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    ok i need to find a polynomial function given these zeros:
    -5, -5,1+(rad 3)i...
    my teacher said its gotta have an x^4 in it but theres only 3 zeros 0.o...
     
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    mjnskivt Level III

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    the fourth zero would be 1-(rad 3)i b/c imaginary roots always come in + - pairs. As for how to solve the rest, just put them in an equation and multiply them.

    y=(x+5)(x+5)(x-(1-(rad 3)i))(x-(1+(rad 3)i))

    I'm not gonna multiply them out b/c that would take forever to type, but if you have a pencil and paper it shouldn't be too difficult. Just remember not to screw up the signs.

    Sorry about the parentheses mess, its the only way I could think of writing them.
     
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    ceneret0023 Level III

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    oh ok thanks :) i mustve missed that in class XD and yea i'll multiply it all out on my own :)