Find a Polynomial P with Real Coefficients Having Degree 5

question 14

Short Answer

Find a polynomial P with real coefficients having degree 5, only one real, rational root, and zeroes x = 2 and x = 1 + 5i. Assume a lead coefficient of 1. Leave your answer in factored form.

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