Matrix Calculation Error: Finding the Correct Solution

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The discussion centers on a matrix calculation error encountered while solving a homework problem involving complex numbers. The user initially multiplies by \(\sqrt{2}\) and derives equations from the transformation {1 \choose -1} = {c + d \choose ci - di}. The resulting equations lead to the conclusion that \(d = \frac{1 - i}{2}\), which the user argues contradicts the book's solution. The user asserts that the book's answer is incorrect, as demonstrated by substituting it back into the original equation.

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I get a different solution: First multiply by \sqrt{2}, then {1 \choose -1} = {c + d \choose ci - di}. So we get c + d = 1 and so (1 - d)i - di = -1. Solving the last one gives 2di = 1 + i, so d = \frac{1 + i}{2i} = \frac{1 + i}{2i}\frac{i}{i} = \frac{i - 1}{-2} = \frac{1 - i}{2}. But that's the answer for c. Where does my solution go wrong?
 

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The book is wrong. You can see this by substituting their "solution" into the original equation.
 
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