For the following exercises, solve the equations over the complex

Frank Guyton

Frank Guyton

Answered question

2022-01-18

For the following exercises, solve the equations over the complex numbers.
x(x4)=20

Answer & Explanation

Donald Cheek

Donald Cheek

Beginner2022-01-19Added 41 answers

Step 1
Consider the following quadratic equation:
x(x4)=20
x24x20=0
Solve it for the value of x by using quadratic formula as follows:
x=b±b24ac2a
Here,
a=1
b=4
c=20
Substitute these values in the formula,
x=(4)±(4)24(1)(20)2(1)
=4±16+802
Further simplify:
x=4±962
=4±462
=2±26
Hence, the values of x is
2±26 and 226

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