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algebra senior

Problem

is a monic polynomial such that and . If has degree , what is ? Express your answer in the form , where , , and are real numbers.
Solution
Since has degree , we know it is of the form . A monic polynomial is one whose leading coefficient is , so . Since , we know , so . Since , we know , so and . Thus .
Final answer
x^2+5x+4