
Arturo O. answered 02/01/18
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I assume you meant to ask for a polynomial of degree 3 with REAL COEFFICIENTS and zeros of -2 and 2 + 5i. If a zero is complex, then its complex conjugate must also be a zero to ensure the coefficients are real. The zeros are
-2
2 + 5i
2 - 5i
If the leading coefficient is 1, then
f(x) = [x - (-2)] [x - (2 + 5i)] [x - (2 - 5i)]
Multiply and simplify to get in standard form. The coefficients will be real after you simplify.