Write a Polynomial Function of Minimum Degree with Real Coefficients $- 4 i$

question 376

Multiple Choice

Write a polynomial function of minimum degree with real coefficients whose zeros include those listed. Write the
polynomial in standard form.
- $- 4 i$ and $\sqrt { 3 }$

• A) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 13 x ^ { 2 } - 48\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 26 x ^ { 2 } + 48\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } + 26 x ^ { 2 } + 48\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } + 13 x ^ { 2 } - 48\)

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