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`x^3 +6x +20=0` one root being `l +3i`

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To solve the equation \( x^3 + 6x + 20 = 0 \) given that one root is \( 1 + 3i \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the roots Since the coefficients of the polynomial are real numbers, if \( 1 + 3i \) is a root, then its complex conjugate \( 1 - 3i \) must also be a root. ### Step 2: Let the roots be defined Let the roots of the polynomial be: - \( r_1 = 1 + 3i \) - \( r_2 = 1 - 3i \) - \( r_3 = a \) (where \( a \) is the real root we need to find) ### Step 3: Use the sum of the roots The sum of the roots for a cubic polynomial \( ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0 \) is given by: \[ r_1 + r_2 + r_3 = -\frac{b}{a} \] In our case, \( a = 1 \) and \( b = 0 \). Therefore: \[ (1 + 3i) + (1 - 3i) + a = -0 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2 + a = 0 \] From this, we can solve for \( a \): \[ a = -2 \] ### Step 4: Use the product of the roots The product of the roots is given by: \[ r_1 \cdot r_2 \cdot r_3 = -\frac{d}{a} \] Here, \( d = 20 \) and \( a = 1 \). Thus: \[ (1 + 3i)(1 - 3i)(-2) = -20 \] Calculating \( (1 + 3i)(1 - 3i) \): \[ (1 + 3i)(1 - 3i) = 1^2 - (3i)^2 = 1 - 9(-1) = 1 + 9 = 10 \] So we have: \[ 10 \cdot (-2) = -20 \] This confirms that our roots are consistent. ### Step 5: List the roots The roots of the polynomial \( x^3 + 6x + 20 = 0 \) are: - \( r_1 = 1 + 3i \) - \( r_2 = 1 - 3i \) - \( r_3 = -2 \) ### Final Solution Thus, the roots of the equation \( x^3 + 6x + 20 = 0 \) are \( 1 + 3i, 1 - 3i, \) and \( -2 \). ---
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