Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 8 - Review Exercises - Page 657: 28

Answer

$x^2+81=0$

Work Step by Step

We are given the solutions of a quadratic equation: $$\begin{cases} x_1=-9i\\ x_2=9i. \end{cases}$$ Because $x_1$ and $x_2$ are the solutions of the equation, it means that $$x-x_1=0\text{ and }x-x_2=0,$$ so the quadratic equations can be written: $$a(x-x_1)(x-x_2)=0,\text{ where } a\text{ is any real number}.$$ In our case we have: $$\begin{align*} a\left(x-\left(-9i\right)\right)\left(x-9i\right)&=0\\ a\left(x+9i\right)\left(x-9i\right)&=0. \end{align*}$$ For example take $a=1$: $$\begin{align*} \left(x+9i\right)\left(x-9i\right)&=0\\ x^2-(9i)^2&=0\\ x^2+81&=0. \end{align*}$$ The equation is: $$x^2+81=0.$$ Note: Any equation in the form $k(x^2+81)=0$, where $k$ is a real number, fits.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.