What is the difference between real and complex roots?

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2023-02-20

What is the difference between real and complex roots?

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The difference between real and complex roots:
Real rootsComplex roots
A real root to an equation is a real number.
A complex root is a fictitious root that is represented by complex numbers in an equation.
For example: The real roots of an equation x2+3x-4=0 are:
x=-4 or x=1
For example: The complex roots of an equation x2-4x+8=0 are:
x=2+2i or x=2-2i
complex roots are always occur in pair for real polynomial.
Thus,the difference is clearly explained.

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