Problem 1218

Daily Math Challenge - September 27, 2024



There are 2 real and 2 complex roots of the polynomial x4 + 2x3 + x2 - 4.  Find the product of the 2 complex roots.


Problem submitted by Pat Costello, Eastern Kentucky University

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