Conjugate roots in an arithmetic sequence

Conjugate roots in an arithmetic sequence

IB Year 6 | Grade 12
8 marks

The cubic equation \(x^3-12x^2+ax+b=0\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are real, has three roots in an arithmetic sequence. One root is \(4+3\mathrm{i}\).

  1. State a second root and justify your answer.[2]
  2. Show that the remaining root is \(4\).[2]
  3. Determine \(a\) and \(b\).[4]

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Answer:(a) \(4-3\mathrm{i}\) (b) \(4\) (c) \(a=57,\ b=-100\)

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