Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.3 Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra - 3.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 230: 2

Answer

$x=-1\pm i$

Work Step by Step

Our aim is to compute the zeros by solving the equation $x^2+2x+2=0$ We need to complete the square. $(x^2+2x+1)+1=0\\(x+1)^2+1=0\\(x+1)^2=-1$ Taking the square root of both sides, we get: $(x+1)=\pm i \implies x=-1\pm i$
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