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If fx is a polynomial of degree n with rational coefficients and 1+2i, 2-3 and 5 are three roots of fx=0, then the least value of n is
MathematicsQuadratic EquationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 5
  • B 4
  • C 3
  • D 6
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 5

Given that f(x) is a polynomial, with rational coefficients.

Also, 1+2i, 2-3, 5 are roots of f(x).

Since, imaginary and surd roots always exist in pairs when the coefficients are rational, hence 1-2i, 2+3 are also roots of f(x)=0

 f(x) has 5 at least roots.

Hence, the least value of 'n' is 5.

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