Problem: Find the polynomial of least degree, having integral coefficients and leading coefficient equal to 1, with 3−2 as a zero.
Solution
Solution: x4−10x2+1
We let x=3−2. We find the monic polynomial equation of least degree in terms of x. Squaring, we get x2=(3−2)2=5−26orx2−5=−26 Squaring the last equation, we finally get (x2−5)2=(−26)2orx4−10x2+1=0
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