Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Review Exercises: Chapter 11 - Page 773: 26

Answer

${{x}^{2}}+9=0$.

Work Step by Step

$3i$ and $-3i$. That is, $x=3i$ and $x=-3i$. Now, get 0’s on one side for both the solutions. For $x=3i$, subtract $3i$ on both sides: That is, $\begin{align} & x=3i \\ & x-3i=3i-3i \\ & x-3i=0 \end{align}$ Now, for $x=-3i$ add $3i$ on both sides: That is, $\begin{align} & x=3-i \\ & x+3i=3i-3i \\ & x+3i=0 \end{align}$ Multiply both the products $x-3i$ and $x+3i$: That is, $\begin{align} & \left( x-3i \right)\left( x+3i \right)=0 \\ & {{x}^{2}}-{{\left( 3i \right)}^{2}}=0 \end{align}$ Consider the term, ${{\left( 3i \right)}^{2}}$. The term ${{\left( 3i \right)}^{2}}$ is equal to $-9$ as ${{i}^{2}}=-1$. Therefore, $\begin{align} & {{x}^{2}}-{{\left( 3i \right)}^{2}}=0 \\ & {{x}^{2}}-\left( -9 \right)=0 \\ & {{x}^{2}}+9=0 \end{align}$ Therefore, the quadratic equation is ${{x}^{2}}+9=0$.
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