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Fill in the blanks.If $ a + bi $ is a complex zero of a polynomial with real coefficients, then so is its ________, $ a - bi $.
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A complex zero is a solution to a polynomial equation that is a complex number. A complex number is a number of the form $ a + bi $, where $ a $ and $ b $ are real numbers and $ i $ is the imaginary unit. Show more…
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