8. (a) Compute the roots of the quadratic polynomial s² + 2s + 5. (b) Is the polynomial s2 + 2s +5 an irreducible square? Explain what this means. (c) Complete the square for the polynomial s² +2s + 5.

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(a) Compute the roots of the quadratic polynomial s² + 2s + 5.
(b) Is the polynomial s2 + 2s +5 an irreducible square? Explain what this means.
(c) Complete the square for the polynomial s2 +2s +5.
Transcribed Image Text:8.- (a) Compute the roots of the quadratic polynomial s² + 2s + 5. (b) Is the polynomial s2 + 2s +5 an irreducible square? Explain what this means. (c) Complete the square for the polynomial s2 +2s +5.
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