Math Problem Statement

i z^2 + (1 + i)z + 1 = 0. Quanto vale |z_1 - z_2|^2?

Solution

The equation provided in the image is:

iz2+(1+i)z+1=0i z^2 + (1 + i)z + 1 = 0

You are asked to find z1z22|z_1 - z_2|^2, where z1z_1 and z2z_2 are the roots of this quadratic equation.

Steps to solve the equation:

  1. Identify the equation:
    The given equation is quadratic in zz, of the form: iz2+(1+i)z+1=0i z^2 + (1 + i)z + 1 = 0

  2. Apply the quadratic formula:
    The quadratic formula is given by: z=b±b24ac2az = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} where a=ia = i, b=1+ib = 1 + i, and c=1c = 1.

  3. Find the discriminant:
    The discriminant Δ\Delta is: Δ=b24ac\Delta = b^2 - 4ac Substitute aa, bb, and cc to compute Δ\Delta.

  4. Find the roots z1z_1 and z2z_2:
    Using the quadratic formula, calculate the values of z1z_1 and z2z_2.

  5. Calculate the distance z1z22|z_1 - z_2|^2:
    The square of the distance between the roots is given by: z1z22=(Δa)2=Δa2|z_1 - z_2|^2 = \left( \frac{\sqrt{\Delta}}{a} \right)^2 = \frac{\Delta}{|a|^2} Here, a2=i2=1|a|^2 = |i|^2 = 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Complex Numbers

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula
|z_1 - z_2|^2 = Δ / |a|^2

Theorems

Quadratic formula
Distance between roots in quadratic equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12