SOLUTION: Solve the equation in the complex number system: 65x^2 +1 =8x I'm so lost on how to even begin this!

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Question 481301: Solve the equation in the complex number system:
65x^2 +1 =8x
I'm so lost on how to even begin this!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the equation in the complex number system:
65x^2 +1 =8x
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65x^2-8x+1 = 0
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Quadratic Formula:
x = [8 +- sqrt(64-4*65*1)]/130
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x = [8 +- sqrt(-196)]/130
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x = [8 +- 14i]/130
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x = 4/65 +- (7/65)i
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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