Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

The polynomial $x^3 + 5x^2 + 31x + 75$ is represented by $p(x)$.
(a)[2]

Show that $(x + 3)$ divides $p(x)$.

(b)[3]

Show that $z = -1 + 2\sqrt{6}i$ is one root of $p(z) = 0$.

(c)[7]

Hence find the complex numbers $z$ that are roots of $p\left(z^2\right) = 0$.

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