SOLUTION: Solve the following for z: {{{ z^2 = 5 - 12i }}}

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Question 1178611: Solve the following for z:
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Solve the following for :

substitute
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complex numbers can be equal only if their real and imaginary parts are equal
so,
=>: integer solutions that satisfy this are: = ± , = ±
=>
substitute back
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