How do I find a polynomial function of lowest degree with ra
How do I find a polynomial function of lowest degree with rational coefficients that has the given numbers as some of its zeros: 4i, 5
Solution
To cancel inner terms we have to take (-sqrt5)
the polynomial will be
=(x-sqrt(5))(x+sqrt(5))(x-4i)(x+4i)
as (a-b)(a+b) =a^2 -b^2
=(x^2 -5)(x^2 +4) as i^2 =-1
=x^4 +4x^2 -5x^2 -20
=x^4 - x^2 -20
Thank you
