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algebra senior
Problem
The polynomial has three real roots , , and . Let be the polynomial which has roots , , and , where and . Find the real part of the sum of the coefficients of .
Solution
Note that and Also, note that and
The sum of the coefficients of is We have that Note that and are all real, and the real part of both and are so the real part of is Hence, the real part of the sum of the coefficients of is
The sum of the coefficients of is We have that Note that and are all real, and the real part of both and are so the real part of is Hence, the real part of the sum of the coefficients of is
Final answer
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