Problem #PRU-60855

Problems Algebra and arithmetic Polynomials Quadratic polynomials Quadratic equations. Formula for the roots. Quadratic equations. Vieta's rule. Calculus Real numbers Rational and irrational numbers

Problem

One of the roots of the equation $x^{2} + a x + b = 0$ is $1 + \sqrt{3}$ . Find $a$ and $b$ if you know that they are rational.

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