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Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches · Unit 1: Number and Algebra

Conjugate roots and De Moivre’s theorem

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Conjugate roots of real polynomials

[Maximum mark: 8]Calculator not permittedTwo distinct roots for the equationz4−12z3+az2+bz+325=0 are c+i and −2+id,z^4-12z^3+az^2+bz+325=0\text{ are }c+i\text{ and }-2+id,where a,b,c,d∈R,d>0a,b,c,d\in\mathbb R,d>0(a) Write down the other two roots in terms of
cc and dd
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(b) Find the value of cc and the value of dd[6]

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