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algebra intermediate

Problem

Find a quadratic with rational coefficients and quadratic term that has as a root.
Solution
Since the root is irrational but the coefficients of the quadratic are rational, from the quadratic formula we can see that the other root must be

To find the quadratic, we can note that the sum of the roots is and the product is Then by Vieta's formulas, we know that the quadratic has as a root.
Final answer
x^2+4x+1