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Homework Statement
How many solutions does
z^2-iz(conjugate)=1/4
have?
2. The attempt at a solution
z^2=(1/4)+y+ix
Since the RHS is a complex number, the eq. has two solutions.
Correct?
dextercioby said:I found 3 solutions. Why don't you solve the equation ?
dextercioby said:Under what conditions ?
dextercioby said:Okay, but did you solve the equation ?
dextercioby said:Okay then. What follows next ?
To determine the number of solutions to a complex equation, you can use the fundamental theorem of algebra, which states that the number of solutions to a polynomial equation is equal to its degree. This means that the number of solutions to a complex equation is equal to its highest exponent or power.
Yes, a complex equation can have multiple solutions. This is because the fundamental theorem of algebra applies to all polynomials, including complex polynomials. Therefore, a complex equation can have as many solutions as its degree or highest exponent.
To solve a complex equation with multiple solutions, you can use algebraic methods such as factoring or the quadratic formula. You can also use graphical methods, such as graphing the equation or using a graphing calculator, to determine the solutions.
Yes, a complex equation can have no solutions. This can occur when the equation is a contradiction, meaning that there is no value of the variable that will satisfy the equation. This can also occur when the equation has imaginary solutions, which cannot be represented on a real number line.
Yes, complex solutions are considered valid solutions in mathematics. They are used to solve equations that involve imaginary numbers, which cannot be represented on a real number line. Complex solutions can also be used to solve real-world problems, such as in electrical engineering and physics.