Proving Complex Number Equality

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To prove that the product (x - a)(x - b)(x - c)... of complex numbers results in a complex number, one must consider the nature of the roots. If the coefficients are real and one root is complex (x + iY), its conjugate (x - iY) must also be a root. The discussion highlights that for the product to yield a real result, specific conditions must be met, such as b = -d and a = c. The challenge lies in extending this proof to multiple factors, ensuring that no conjugate pairs are present. Ultimately, the assertion is that without conjugate pairs, the result remains complex.
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How to proove that

(x - a)(x - b)(x - c)...

If a, b, c... are complex numbers, and none is conjugent to another the result will always be complex? Complex as is not real for those who like to complicate things...
 
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Werg22 said:
How to proove that

(x - a)(x - b)(x - c)...

If a, b, c... are complex numbers, and none is conjugent to another the result will always be complex? Complex as is not real for those who like to complicate things...

well, to start off, the first thing you need to do is to start it on your own.
 
Well, if the equation's coefficients are not complex, but x+iY is a root, then x-iY is also a root, since we collect imaginary parts separate from real.
 
well what do you get when you multiple one C:P(x) to a R:P(x)
 
Well this the only thing i could proove; with two factors;

(x - (a + bi))(x - (c + di))
x^2 - x(a + bi + c+di) + (c+di)(a+bi)
x?2 -x(a+c + i(b+d)) + (ca -bd + i(da + cb))

In order for the result to be real;

b = -d
-da = cb

ba=cb

a=c

so it is actually

(x - (a + bi))(x - (a -bi)), otherwise the result is not real. But how to proove that it is also applicable for any amount of factors?
 
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