If $f(x)$ is a polynomial of degree $n$ with rational coefficients and $1+2 i, 2-\sqrt{3}$ and 5 are three…

If $f(x)$ is a polynomial of degree $n$ with rational coefficients and $1+2 i, 2-\sqrt{3}$ and 5 are three roots of $f(x)=0$, then the least value of $n$ is
  1. $5$
  2. $4$
  3. $3$
  4. $6$

Solution

Since, $(1+2 i),(2-\sqrt{3})$ and 5 are the some roots of polynomial $f(x)$ of degree $n$. As we know this conjugate are also the roots of the polynomial is, $ (1-2 i),(2+\sqrt{3}) $ $\therefore$ The least value of $n$ is 5

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2004

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