Question

write a polynomial of least degree with rational coefficients and with the root -19-5 square root 2.
Write your answer using variable x and in standard form with leading coefficients of 1.

Answer 1

Answer:

y = x² + 38x + 311

Step-by-step explanation:

If a polynomial has rational coefficients and irrational roots, then the roots must be conjugate pairs.

y = (x − (-19-5√2)) (x − (-19+5√2))

y = (x + 19+5√2) (x + 19−5√2)

Use FOIL to distribute:

y = x² + x (19−5√2) + x (19+5√2) + (19+5√2)(19−5√2)

y = x² + 19x − 5√2 x + 19x + 5√2 x + (19+5√2)(19−5√2)

y = x² + 38x + (19+5√2)(19−5√2)

Use FOIL to distribute the last term:

y = x² + 38x + 19² − 95√2 + 95√2 − 50

y = x² + 38x + 361 − 50

y = x² + 38x + 311