Topic 10.5: Polynomials (Questions)

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Question 1

Divide out the 3 + j and its complex conjugate from the polynomial x4− 2*x3− 12*x2+ 28*x + 20.

Answer: x2 + 4x + 2.

Question 2

Use Matlab to divide out the complex conjugate pair of roots with positive real part from the polynomial defined by the vector [1 3 5 7 9].

Answer: [1 3.33464 3.65041]

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