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Find a polynomial equation with real coefficients that has the given roots.$$-2, i$$
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However, since the coefficients of the polynomial are real, the complex roots must come in conjugate pairs. Therefore, the conjugate of i, which is -i, is also a root of the polynomial. Show more…
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