Algebra 2 Common Core

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 4-8 Complex Numbers - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 254: 64

Answer

$x^2+36=0$

Work Step by Step

The sum of the given roots, $ -6i \text{ and } 6i ,$ is \begin{align*} & -6i+6i \\&= 0 .\end{align*} Since the sum is given by the ratio $-\dfrac{b}{a},$ then \begin{align*} -\dfrac{b}{a}&=0 \\\\ -\dfrac{b}{1}&=0 &\text{ (given $a=1$)} \\\\ -b&=0 \\ b&=0 .\end{align*} The product of the given roots is \begin{align*}\require{cancel} & -6i(6i) \\&= -36i^2 \\&= -36(-1) &\text{ (use $i^2=-1$)} \\&= 36 .\end{align*} Since the product is given by the ratio $\dfrac{c}{a},$ then \begin{align*} \dfrac{c}{a}&=36 \\\\ \dfrac{c}{1}&=36 &\text{ (given $a=1$)} \\\\ c&=36 .\end{align*} Hence, the quadratic equation $ax^2+bx+c=0$ with the given roots is \begin{align*} 1x^2+0x+36&=0 \\ x^2+36&=0 .\end{align*}
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