Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 4-8 Complex Numbers - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 254: 66

Answer

$x^2-8x+25=0$

Work Step by Step

The sum of the given roots, $ 4-3i \text{ and } 4+3i ,$ is \begin{align*} & 4-3i+4+3i \\&= (4+4)+(-3i+3i) \\&= 8+0i \\&= 8 .\end{align*} Since the sum is given by the ratio $-\dfrac{b}{a},$ then \begin{align*} -\dfrac{b}{a}&=8 \\\\ -\dfrac{b}{1}&=8 &\text{ (given $a=1$)} \\\\ -b&=8 \\ b&=-8 .\end{align*} The product of the given roots is \begin{align*}\require{cancel} & (4-3i)(4+3i) \\&= 4(4)+4(3i)-3i(4)-3i(3i) &\text{ (use FOIL)} \\&= 16+12i-12i-9i^2 \\&= 16+12i-12i-9(-1) &\text{ (use $i^2=-1$)} \\&= 16+12i-12i+9 \\&= (16+9)+(12i-12i) \\&= 25+0i \\&= 25 .\end{align*} Since the product is given by the ratio $\dfrac{c}{a},$ then \begin{align*} \dfrac{c}{a}&=25 \\\\ \dfrac{c}{1}&=25 &\text{ (given $a=1$)} \\\\ c&=25 .\end{align*} Hence, the quadratic equation $ax^2+bx+c=0$ with the given roots is \begin{align*} x^2-8x+25=0 .\end{align*}
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