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Use conjugate roots and a reciprocal substitution

The complex numbers z1=2z_1=2 and z2=iz_2=i are roots of z3+Az2+Bz+C=0z^3+Az^2+Bz+C=0, where A,B,CA,B,C are real.

(i) State the third root and find A,B,CA,B,C. marks

(ii) Hence, with a suitable substitution, find the roots of 2w3−w2+2w−1=02w^3-w^2+2w-1=0. marks

[2013/SRJC/I/4]

CJC · Review problems · Question 4

Real coefficients force non-real roots to come in conjugate pairs. Match the new polynomial with reciprocal powers.

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