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find the polynomial equation of lowest degree and with integral coefficients for which the given numbers are roots.

- (1+i)2

can you help me solve this math analysis problem?

2006-10-10 18:02:19 · 1 answers · asked by p3t3rxl1m 2 in Education & Reference Homework Help

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There is no such polynomial. That's because
if a+bi is a root of a polynomial with integral
coefficients, a-bi is also a root.
To have -(1+i)/2 as a double root, the
polynomial would have to have complex coefficients.

2006-10-13 06:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by steiner1745 7 · 0 0

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