Work each problem. Show that -2-i is a solution of the equation x^{2}+4x+5=0

Maiclubk

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2021-06-02

Work each problem. Show that 2i is a solution of the equation x2+4x+5=0

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curwyrm

curwyrm

Skilled2021-06-03Added 87 answers

Prove that the given complex number is a solution of the equation.
x2+4x+5=0 Write the equation
(2i)2+4(2i)+5=0 Substitute « with the complex number
4+4i+i2+4(2i)+5=0 Use square of binomial
4+4i+i284i+5=0 Use distributive property
4+4i+(1)84i+5=0 Evaluate the exponent
(418+5)+(44)i Separate real parts and imaginary parts
0+0i=0 Simplify
0=0 Statement is true

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