A hint to get started
When can a conjugate root be assumed?
One of the roots of the equation is , where is a constant.
(i) A student says that “One of the other roots must be .” Explain why this statement is not entirely correct.
(ii) Determine the value of .
(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.