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Question 4

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Solve complex quadratic equations by completing the square .

(ii) z26z+30=0z^2 - 6z + 30 = 0

Solution

Isolate the constant term:z26z=30Add (62)2=(3)2=9 to both sides:z26z+9=30+9(z3)2=21Take square root:z3=±21=±i21z=3±i21\begin{aligned} & \boxed{\text{Isolate the constant term:}} \\ \\ & z^2 - 6z = -30 \\ \\ & \boxed{\text{Add } \left(\frac{-6}{2}\right)^2 = (-3)^2 = 9 \text{ to both sides:}} \\ \\ & z^2 - 6z + 9 = -30 + 9 \\ \\ & (z - 3)^2 = -21 \\ \\ & \boxed{\text{Take square root:}} \\ \\ & z - 3 = \pm \sqrt{-21} = \pm i\sqrt{21} \\ \\ & z = 3 \pm i\sqrt{21} \end{aligned}