Write a Polynomial Function of Minimum Degree with Real Coefficients $2 - i$

question 235

Multiple Choice

Write a polynomial function of minimum degree with real coefficients whose zeros include those listed. Write the
polynomial in standard form.
-1 and $2 - i$

• A) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 5 x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 5\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 5 x ^ { 2 } + 9 x - 4\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } + 9 x - 5\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 5 x ^ { 2 } + 9 x - 5\)

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