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The real root of the equation x3 – 7x2 + 15x – 25 = 0 is 5. What are the nonreal roots?

–4i, 4i
2 – 4i, 2 + 4i
1 + 2i, 1 – 2i
–16i, 16i

User LeSchwambo
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

the other guy meant 1 + 2i, 1 – 2i

User Gearoid Murphy
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Answer:

1±2i.

Explanation:

1. if to evaluate the expression given, it can be written

(x-5)(x²-2x+5)=0;

2. where the nonreal roots are 1±2i.

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