Math Problem Statement

Write the quadratic equation with a lead coefficient of 1 whose roots are 3+2i and 3-2i

Solution

To write a quadratic equation with roots 3+2i3 + 2i and 32i3 - 2i, we can use the fact that if aa and bb are roots of a quadratic equation, then the equation can be written as:

(xa)(xb)=0(x - a)(x - b) = 0

Given roots 3+2i3 + 2i and 32i3 - 2i, we can substitute them as aa and bb:

(x(3+2i))(x(32i))=0(x - (3 + 2i))(x - (3 - 2i)) = 0

Expanding this expression:

  1. Rewrite the terms as a difference of squares:

    =(x32i)(x3+2i)= (x - 3 - 2i)(x - 3 + 2i)

  2. Use the identity (AB)(A+B)=A2B2(A - B)(A + B) = A^2 - B^2, where A=x3A = x - 3 and B=2iB = 2i:

    =(x3)2(2i)2= (x - 3)^2 - (2i)^2

  3. Now, expand (x3)2(x - 3)^2 and (2i)2(2i)^2:

    =(x26x+9)(4i2)= (x^2 - 6x + 9) - (4i^2)

  4. Since i2=1i^2 = -1, 4i2=4(1)=44i^2 = 4(-1) = -4:

    =x26x+9+4= x^2 - 6x + 9 + 4

  5. Simplify:

    =x26x+13= x^2 - 6x + 13

Therefore, the quadratic equation with roots 3+2i3 + 2i and 32i3 - 2i is:

x26x+13=0x^2 - 6x + 13 = 0

Would you like more details on any step, or do you have questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How can complex roots be identified in a quadratic equation?
  2. What is the relationship between the coefficients and the roots of a quadratic equation?
  3. Can a quadratic equation have more than two complex roots?
  4. How do we derive the discriminant for equations with complex roots?
  5. What real-world applications involve quadratic equations with complex roots?

Tip: For a quadratic equation with complex roots, the imaginary parts of the roots will always cancel each other out, leading to a quadratic equation with real coefficients.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Complex Numbers

Formulas

Quadratic equation with roots a and b: (x - a)(x - b) = 0
Difference of squares: (A - B)(A + B) = A^2 - B^2

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Complex Conjugate Root Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11