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Grade 11Algebra

If the equation z3 +(3+i)z2-3z- (m+i)=0, where m is a real number, has at least one real root, then m can have the value equal to


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Profile image of Veer Kashyap
11 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Ravi
11 Years ago
Let a,b,c be the roots.
If a is real, (b,c are conjugates)
a+b+c=3+i
abc=m+i
ab+bc+ca=-3

Use this information and solve for m.
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Profile image of mycroft holmes
11 Years ago
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