Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - The Quadratic Formula - Exercise Set - Page 608: 60

Answer

$x^2+64=0$

Work Step by Step

As we are given that solution set : {$-8i,8i$} This implies that $x=-8i,8i$ As per zero-product reverse property, we have $(x+8i)(x-8i)=0$ Now, apply FOIL METHOD $(x+8i)(x-8i)=0\implies x^2-(8i)^2=0$ or, $x^2+64=0$
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