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One of the roots of the equation z4−z3+4z2+3z+p=0z^4-z^3+4z^2+3z+p=0 is 1−2i1-2i, where pp is a constant.

(i) A student says that “One of the other roots must be 1+2i1+2i.” Explain why this statement is not entirely correct.

(ii) Determine the value of pp.

(iii) Find the exact values of all the other roots of the equation.

[2009/CJC/I/8(a)]

CJC · Discussion · Question 7

Find p by substitution before relying on real coefficients.

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